The Promotion (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Promotion is a 2008 comedy directed by Steve Conrad, starring Seann William Scott. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $457,690 worldwide. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Steve Conrad
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Third Rail Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Promotion About?
The premise of The Promotion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two employees at a supermarket, Doug and Richard, fiercely compete for a management position at a new store in Chicago. Their rivalry escalates into a comical battle of wits and determination as they try to outmaneuver each other. Through their competitive antics, unexpected similarities emerge, leading to a surprising and humorous conclusion that will keep audiences entertained.
The Promotion Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- satire comedy
- buddy comedy
- motivational tape
- canada
- supermarket
- lunchroom
- urination
- masturbation
- flashback
- dance
- bed
- wrestling
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- walkman
- throwing food
- skyline
- sex
- scot
- recovery
- product placement
- pepsi
- parking lot
- new house
- motorcycle gang
- motivational speaker
- marital strife
- marital problem
- interview
- husband wife relationship
- gymnast
- gay character
- fart joke
- drug use
- drug abuse
- dance lesson
- dance class
- corporate world
- corporate retreat
- complaint
- cheese
- board
- banjo player
- walking over hot coals
- tollbooth
- tattoo
- tap dancing
- street gang
- shopping cart
- ship in a bottle
- shaving
- satire
The Promotion Cast
Seann William Scott stars in The Promotion. Directed by Steve Conrad.
- Director Steve Conrad
The Promotion Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Promotion 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 28%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 53% User score
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The Promotion Plot Summary
What happens in The Promotion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this quirky comedy directed and written by Steve Conrad, a battle of determination unfolds between two individuals vying for the same position at a grocery store. Doug, portrayed by Seann William Scott, is just your average assistant manager at a supermarket located near Chicago. However, everything changes when the owners announce a new branch opening in Doug’s neighborhood. Eager for a promotion, Doug applies for the managerial role, believing he has a solid chance at landing the job. Alongside him is his supportive wife, whose optimism reinforces Doug’s confidence.
Full summary
The whole story of The Promotion, scene by scene
The Promotion Box Office
The Promotion grossed $457,690 worldwide. $408,709 came from the US and Canada and $48,981 (11%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$457.7K
- US & Canada
- $408.7K
- International
- $49K
The Promotion Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Promotion.
How Well Do You Know The Promotion?
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
Who is the writer-director of 'The Promotion'?
Cars in The Promotion
23 cars on screen, including the 1980 Lincoln Continental Mark VI and the 2003 Chevrolet Express.
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1980 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Important role -
2003 Chevrolet Express Minor role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2007 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic Minor role
The Promotion Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Top Job - Showdown im Supermarkt” and “A Promoção”.
- Also known as
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- Top Job - Showdown im Supermarkt
- A Promoção
- Topjob - Showdown im Supermarkt
- La Promocion
- The
- Peklo v práci
- Повышение
- Az előléptetés
- Una carriera a tutti i costi
- הקידום
- Çılgın Rekabet
- Povýšení
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- 我要升职
- The Promotion - Uraputkessa
- 프로모션
- Підвищення
- Nowe stanowisko
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Promotion, The Big Store and The Janky Promoters.
The Promotion FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Promotion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Promotion?
The Promotion runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was The Promotion released?
The Promotion was released on June 6, 2008.
Who directed The Promotion?
The Promotion was directed by Steve Conrad.
Who is in the cast of The Promotion?
The Promotion stars Seann William Scott.
How much did The Promotion make at the box office?
The Promotion grossed $457,690 worldwide ($408,709 domestic, $48,981 international).
How is The Promotion rated?
The Promotion has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does The Promotion have a post-credit scene?
No. The Promotion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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