# The Good Boss (2021)

> A charismatic factory owner scrambles to preserve his spotless reputation as employee grievances expose the ethical imbalance behind his success.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/584503

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Fernando León de Aranoa
- Cast: Javier Bardem, Manolo Solo, Almudena Amor, Óscar de la Fuente, Sonia Almarcha, Fernando Albizu, María de Nati, Tarik Rmili
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13066182/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sardonic, slick, lazy sunday, break from heavy movies

## Synopsis

A seemingly perfect boss faces chaos as his employees' lives spiral out of control.

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