---
title: "The Good Boss"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-boss-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 820722
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Good Boss (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-boss-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Good Boss is a 2021 Spanish black comedy-drama film directed and written by Fernando León de Aranoa and starring Javier Bardem. The corporate satire tracks Julio Blanco, the proprietor of Básculas Blanco, a company producing industrial scales in a provincial Spanish town that awaits an imminent visit from a committee deciding on a local Business Excellence award.

Working against the clock to ensure everything is perfect, Blanco pulls out all the stops to resolve employee issues while crossing every imaginable line in the process. The film combines comedic and dramatic elements to examine workplace dynamics and manipulative management under intense pressure.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A charismatic Spanish factory owner crosses every imaginable line while chasing a business excellence award."

### Why Watch
- Features a leading performance by Javier Bardem as the charismatic and manipulative factory proprietor Julio Blanco.
- Delivers a sharp corporate satire directed and written by Fernando León de Aranoa.
- Explores high-stakes workplace pressure as a factory awaits a visit from a business excellence award committee.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking a lighthearted comedy may be deterred by its cynical black comedy-drama tone.
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends comedy and drama with a satirical tone as it follows a factory owner working against the clock.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #corporate-satire, #black-comedy, #spanish-cinema, #workplace-drama, #manipulative-boss

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-boss-2021#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fernando León de Aranoa
- **Networks / Studios**: The Mediapro Studio, Reposado Producciones

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Javier Bardem** as *Julio Blanco*
- **Manolo Solo** as *Miralles*
- **Almudena Amor** as *Liliana*
- **Óscar de la Fuente** as *José*
- **Sonia Almarcha** as *Adela*
- **Fernando Albizu** as *Román*
- **María de Nati** as *Ángela*
- **Tarik Rmili** as *Khaled*
- **Rafa Castejón** as *Rubio*
- **Celso Bugallo** as *Fortuna*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Good Boss?
Streaming availability can be checked through platforms like The Movie Database where streaming options are listed.

### Q: Is The Good Boss worth watching?
It is a corporate satire starring Javier Bardem that explores the frantic lengths a factory owner goes to secure an award.

### Q: What is the runtime of The Good Boss?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours.

### Q: Is this a television series or a film?
The Good Boss is a feature film released in 2021 rather than a multi-episode television series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Good Boss — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/820722)
- [The Good Boss - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Boss)
- [The Good Boss (2021) - Postavy](https://www.archivtv.cz/the-good-boss-2021/postavy)
- [The Good Boss (2023) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1370942-the-good-boss/prehled/)

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