The Promotion

The Promotion

The Promotion

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The Promotion

"Two guys. One job. No rules."

2008

1h 26m

5.3(265 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Two assistant managers of a corporate grocery store vie for a coveted promotion.

Where to Watch

Rent

Amazon Video

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Dimension Films

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Seann William Scott

Doug Stauber

Seann William Scott

Acting

John C. Reilly

Richard Wehlner

John C. Reilly

Acting

Jenna Fischer

Jen Stauber

Jenna Fischer

Acting

Lili Taylor

Lori Wehlner

Lili Taylor

Acting

Gil Bellows

Mitch

Gil Bellows

Acting

Rick Gonzalez

Ernesto

Rick Gonzalez

Acting

Adrian Martinez

Octavio

Adrian Martinez

Acting

Fred Armisen

Scott Fargas

Fred Armisen

Acting

Bobby Cannavale

Dr. Timms

Bobby Cannavale

Acting

Masi Oka

Realtor

Masi Oka

Acting

Jason Bateman

Retreat Leader

Jason Bateman

Acting

Ithamar Enriquez

Rogelio

Ithamar Enriquez

Acting

Blair Lewin

Pedestrian (uncredited)

Blair Lewin

Acting

Chris Conrad

Teddy Grahams

Chris Conrad

Acting

David Charles DuBois

Doctor

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