Career Opportunities
“He took the job that no one wanted... and got the girl that everyone did.”
Josie, the daughter of the town's wealthiest businessman, faces problems at home and wishes to leave town but is disoriented. Her decision is finalized after she falls asleep in a Target dressing room. She awakens to find herself locked in the store overnight with the janitor, Jim, the town "no hoper" and liar.
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Can I watch Career Opportunities in United States? Career Opportunities isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities is a 1991 English-language romance and comedy film directed by Bryan Gordon. The cast is led by Frank Whaley, Jennifer Connelly, Dermot Mulroney. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Career Opportunities was produced by Hughes Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on March 29, 1991, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bryan Gordon
- Writers
- John Hughes
- Release date
- March 29, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Hughes Entertainment
Career Opportunities cast & crew
Career Opportunities was directed by Bryan Gordon and written by John Hughes.
The cast features Frank Whaley as Jim Dodge, Jennifer Connelly as Josie McClellan, Dermot Mulroney as Nestor Pyle, Kieran Mulroney as Gil Kinney, John M. Jackson as Bud Dodge, and Jenny O'Hara as Dotty Dodge.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Donald McAlpine, and it was produced by Lora Lee and John Hughes.
Is Career Opportunities worth watching?
Career Opportunities holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 773 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy romance and comedy, Career Opportunities is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Career Opportunities
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Cast of Career Opportunities
Frank Whaley
Jim Dodge
Jennifer Connelly
Josie McClellan
Dermot Mulroney
Nestor Pyle
Kieran Mulroney
Gil Kinney
John M. Jackson
Bud Dodge
Jenny O'Hara
Dotty Dodge
Noble Willingham
Roger Roy McClellan
Nada Despotovich
Penny Dodge
Reid Binion
Cal Dodge
Barry Corbin
Officer Don
Denise Galik
Lorraine
Wilbur Fitzgerald
Bob Bosenbeck
Career Opportunities — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Career Opportunities in United States?
Career Opportunities is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Career Opportunities in?
Career Opportunities is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Career Opportunities?
Career Opportunities runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is Career Opportunities rated?
Career Opportunities is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 773 ratings.
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