The Good Boss (2022)
The Good Boss is streaming in the US on Cohen Media Amazon Channel.
The verdict
The Good Boss holds up as a perfectly decent Spanish film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 6.9/10 on TMDB from 486 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 120 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of Spanish comedy, leaning drama. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 486 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Julio Blanco is the proprietor of Básculas Blanco, a Spanish company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town, which awaits the imminent visit from a committee that will decide if they merit a local Business Excellence award: everything has to be perfect when the time comes. Working against the clock, Blanco pulls out all the stops to address and resolve issues with his employees, crossing every imaginable line in the process.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Fernando León de Aranoa
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 23, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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