Taking Care of Business
1990, English. Directed by Arthur Hiller.
You are who you pretend to be.
An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Taking Care of Business
Taking Care of Business isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Arthur HillerDirector
- Jim BelushiJimmy Dworski
- Charles GrodinSpencer Barnes
- Anne DeSalvoDebbie Lipton
- Loryn LocklinJewel Bentley
- Stephen ElliottWalter Bentley
- Héctor ElizondoWarden Toolman
- Veronica HamelElizabeth Barnes
- MakoMr. Sakamoto
- Gates McFaddenDiane Connors
- John de LancieTed Bradford Jr.
- Thom SharpMike Steward
- Ken ForeeJ.B., Prisoner making demands
Details
- Released
- 16 August 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- J.J. Abrams, Jill Mazursky
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $20M
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Taking Care of Business: quick answers
Is Taking Care of Business worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taking Care of Business?
Taking Care of Business runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Taking Care of Business have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taking Care of Business. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Taking Care of Business parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Taking Care of Business is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Taking Care of Business on?
Taking Care of Business isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Taking Care of Business?
If you liked Taking Care of Business, try The Errand Boy, Impractical Jokers: The Movie, Thunderstruck.
Who directed Taking Care of Business?
Taking Care of Business (1990) was directed by Arthur Hiller and stars Jim Belushi, Charles Grodin, Anne DeSalvo.