Career Opportunities
1991, English. Directed by Bryan Gordon.
He took the job that no one wanted... and got the girl that everyone did.
After falling asleep in a Target dressing room, an unhappy heiress wakes up locked inside the store overnight with a local slacker and notorious liar, leading the two unlikely companions to bond over their shared desire to escape their lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 784 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Bryan GordonDirector
- Frank WhaleyJim Dodge
- Jennifer ConnellyJosie McClellan
- Dermot MulroneyNestor Pyle
- Kieran MulroneyGil Kinney
- John M. JacksonBud Dodge
- Jenny O'HaraDotty Dodge
- Noble WillinghamRoger Roy McClellan
- Nada DespotovichPenny Dodge
- Reid BinionCal Dodge
- Barry CorbinOfficer Don
- Denise GalikLorraine
- Wilbur FitzgeraldBob Bosenbeck
Details
- Released
- 29 March 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Hughes
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $11M
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Career Opportunities: quick answers
Is Career Opportunities worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 784 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Career Opportunities?
Career Opportunities runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Career Opportunities have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Career Opportunities. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Career Opportunities parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Career Opportunities is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Career Opportunities on?
Career Opportunities isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Career Opportunities?
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Who directed Career Opportunities?
Career Opportunities (1991) was directed by Bryan Gordon and stars Frank Whaley, Jennifer Connelly, Dermot Mulroney.