Management (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Management is a 2009 romantic comedy directed by Stephen Belber, starring Steve Zahn, Jennifer Aniston and Woody Harrelson. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Stephen Belber
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Management About?
The premise of Management without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A driven saleswoman named Sue finds herself staying at a small, unassuming motel. There, she develops a surprising romance with Mike, the motel's shy and somewhat awkward manager. As their relationship deepens, they both confront personal vulnerabilities and insecurities, embarking on a transformative journey that pushes them outside of their comfort zones and leads to unexpected discoveries about themselves and each other.
Management Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- watching tv
- organ the musical instrument
- motel
- motel manager
- airplane
- soccer player
- airport
- chinese
- vietnamese
- buddha
- goldfish
- meditate
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- bride
- buddhism
- monk
- wedding
- binoculars
- serenade
- parachuting
- mouth to mouth resuscitation
- flight school
- sleeping bag
- washington state
- greyhound bus
- bedridden
- reference to the doors
- meal voucher
- musician
- sex in public
- singer
- organist
- husband wife relationship
- small town
- singing
- riding a bicycle
- dancer
- urn
- nightclub
- machine gun
- ashes
- hospital
- asian
- photograph
- journey
- funeral
- painting
- arizona
- baltimore maryland
- headphones
- groping
Management Cast
Steve Zahn leads the cast, with Jennifer Aniston and Woody Harrelson. Directed by Stephen Belber.
- Director Stephen Belber
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Management Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Management 46% on Rotten Tomatoes and 50 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 46% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 30%
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 54% User score
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Management Plot Summary
What happens in Management from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mike Flux, portrayed by Steve Zahn, is the dedicated night manager at his parents’ motel, where he undertakes a myriad of tasks from cleaning rooms to maintaining the pool. His life is rather solitary, characterized by an absence of friends and a profound sense of loneliness. Everything changes when he encounters Sue, played by Jennifer Aniston, who is staying at the motel for a weekend getaway. Captivated by her charm, Mike develops a crush and attempts to break the ice by delivering a bottle of wine, claiming it to be a welcome gift from management. Though taken aback by his approach, Sue invites him in for a brief moment.
Full summary
The whole story of Management, scene by scene
Management Box Office
Management grossed $2.6 million worldwide. $934,658 came from the US and Canada and $1.6 million (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.6M
- US & Canada
- $934.7K
- International
- $1.6M
Management Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Management.
How Well Do You Know Management?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Mike's job at the motel?
Cars in Management
5 cars on screen, including the 1986 Cadillac Seville and the 2002 Chrysler Sebring.
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1986 Cadillac Seville Main role -
2002 Chrysler Sebring Important role -
1994 Cadillac DeVille Background role -
2004 Toyota Tundra Background role
Management Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Management - Un amore in fuga” and “追爱自由行”.
- Also known as
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- Management - Un amore in fuga
- 追爱自由行
- 爱是经营
- Como Gerir o Amor
- Management (La novia de mis sueños)
- A lekoptathatatlan
- Love manager
- Любовный менеджмент
- 操控
- לגעת בך
- O Amor Pede Passagem
- Hotelowa miłość
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- Помощник-управителят
- 러브 매니지먼트
- 追愛自由行
- Aşk Yönetimi
- Zaskočení láskou
- Dura de ligar
- Любовний менеджмент
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Management FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Management, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Management?
Management runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Management released?
Management was released on May 15, 2009.
Who directed Management?
Management was directed by Stephen Belber.
More films by Stephen Belber Who is in the cast of Management?
Management stars Steve Zahn, Jennifer Aniston and Woody Harrelson.
How much did Management make at the box office?
Management grossed $2.6 million worldwide ($934,658 domestic, $1.6 million international).
How is Management rated?
Management has 46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does Management have a post-credit scene?
No. Management has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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