Career Opportunities

He took the job that no one wanted... and got the girl that everyone did.

6.9
19911h 23m

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.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Career Opportunities (1991) Original Trailer [FHD]

Career Opportunities (1991) Original Trailer [FHD]

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Jennifer Connelly Career Opportunities

Cast

Photo of Frank Whaley

Frank Whaley

Jim Dodge

Photo of Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

Josie McClellan

Photo of Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Nestor Pyle

Photo of Kieran Mulroney

Kieran Mulroney

Gil Kinney

Photo of Jenny O'Hara

Jenny O'Hara

Dotty Dodge

Photo of Noble Willingham

Noble Willingham

Roger Roy McClellan

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Nada Despotovich

Penny Dodge

Photo of Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Officer Don

Photo of Denise Galik

Denise Galik

Lorraine

Photo of Wilbur Fitzgerald

Wilbur Fitzgerald

Bob Bosenbeck

Photo of Dan Albright

Dan Albright

Dave Hockner

Photo of John Candy

John Candy

C.D. Marsh (uncredited)

Photo of Danny Nelson

Danny Nelson

Gas Station Owner

Photo of Lou Walker

Lou Walker

Farmer in Cafe

Photo of Troy Gilbert

Troy Gilbert

Boy in Car

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Reviews

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s6kx

7/10

Career Opportunities falls short in several key areas. First, the film never explores Jim and Josie’s school days, leaving their relationship superficial and motivations unclear. Second, it fails to reveal how Jim connected Nestor and Gil to the Salzburg murder, creating a narrative gap. Third, the story relies on implausible coincidences: Jim’s overnight shift stretches endlessly as he cleans shelves, watches TV, roller skates, and tries on clothes; the robbers enter and exit freely through an unlocked back door despite Jim being locked inside; and Jim conveniently discovers the safe key in an unremarkable desk drawer with no prior hint. These conveniences strain credibility and weaken the overall impact.

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JPV852

5/10

I've heard about this movie thanks to that one meme. But decided to finally watch this John Hughes written rom-com-crime and thought none of it really worked. I didn't buy either Frank Whaley or Jennifer Connelly in their roles nor their time together. I did manage to laugh a couple of times but otherwise this is a pretty bland and forgettable film other than Connelly riding that mechanical horse. If not for Home Alone 3, this might be John Hughes worst written film. **2.5/5**

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