The Company Men

The story centers on a year in the life of three men trying to survive a round of corporate downsizing at a major company – and how that affects them, their families, and their communities.

• Director:John Wells
• Release Date:Oct 22, 2010
• Genre:Drama

Cast

Ben Affleck : Bobby Walker
Kevin Costner : Jack Dolan
Maria Bello : Sally Wilcox
Tommy Lee Jones : Gene McClary
Chris Cooper : Phil Woodward

One of the first casualties of a corporate downsize is Bobby Walker, (Ben Affleck) a hot-shot sales executive who is living the idyllic life—complete with two kids and a mortgaged picket fence. He learns quickly that some choices are out of his hands, and this is only the beginning. We embark on a journey that is all too familiar in today’s recessionary economy: one that will test friendships, loyalties, and family bonds.John Wells explores the powerlessness of losing one’s job while examining how anger, fear, and forced humility can replace the security of “normal.” The inspired casting of great actors, lending their formidable insight to this timely story, makes The Company Men a tribute to America’s unsung heroes: hard-working men caught in life’s unexpected misfortunes. Read more