The Boss of It All (2007): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Boss of It All is a 2007 comedy. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $3.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic.
Danish What Is The Boss of It All About?
The premise of The Boss of It All without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tech mogul planning to sell his company encounters a surprising problem: the invented CEO persona he created has gained a separate existence. Desperate to finalize the sale, he enlists a struggling actor to portray the boss. This decision unexpectedly throws the actor into a complicated situation, blurring the lines between performance and reality, and leading to humorous consequences for everyone involved.
The Boss of It All Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Boss of It All 71 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.2
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The Boss of It All Plot Summary
What happens in The Boss of It All from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film kicks off with a unique introduction featuring Lars von Trier, whose presence is only felt through a reflection in a camera crane positioned in front of a building. He directly acknowledges the audience, humorously stating that this film is not to be taken with any seriousness. At the heart of the narrative is Ravn, an IT company owner in a bit of a pickle, who resorts to hiring an unemployed actor, Kristoffer, driven by a peculiar obsession with Pier Antonio Quarantotti Gambini. Ravn’s intention is to have Kristoffer impersonate him during a pivotal meeting aimed at selling the company to a rival Icelandic firm.
Full summary
The whole story of The Boss of It All, scene by scene
The Boss of It All Box Office
The Boss of It All grossed $3.1 million worldwide. $51,548 came from the US and Canada and $3.1 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$3.1M
- US & Canada
- $51.5K
- International
- $3.1M
The Boss of It All Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Boss of It All.
How Well Do You Know The Boss of It All?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Boss of It All Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “El jefe de todo” and “Le directeur”.
- Also known as
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- El jefe de todo
- Le directeur
- To megalo afentiko
- Direktoeren For Det Hele
- Il grande capo
- Le Direktør
- Főfőnök
- Kdo je tady ředitel?
- Самый главный босс
- Szef wszystkich szefów
- El jefe de todo esto
- O Grande Chefe
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- הבוס הגדול
- Direktören för det hele
- Големият шеф
- Найголовніший бос
- Visų mūsų bosas
- Emret Patronum
- 真假老板
- Το μεγάλο αφεντικό
- ボス・オブ・イット・オール
- 오! 마이보스!
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The Boss of It All FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Boss of It All, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Boss of It All?
The Boss of It All runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Boss of It All released?
The Boss of It All was released on May 23, 2007.
How much did The Boss of It All make at the box office?
The Boss of It All grossed $3.1 million worldwide ($51,548 domestic, $3.1 million international).
How is The Boss of It All rated?
The Boss of It All has 71 on Metacritic.
Does The Boss of It All have a post-credit scene?
No. The Boss of It All has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Boss of It All in?
The original language of The Boss of It All is Danish.
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