Career Opportunities

1991 • 82 minutes

About this movie

The town con and the town beauty team up to outwit a half-wit pair of would-be burglars in this hilarious comedy from John Hughes. Frank Whaley stars as Jim Dodge, a smooth-talking small-town guy with a knack for putting up a front -but no talent for holding down a job. But Jim's life suddenly takes a turn for the fantastic when he finds himself locked inside the local department store one night with Josie McClellan (Jennifer Connelly), the daughter of the town's wealthiest citizen. And when this unlikely pair is treated to a surprise visit from two bargain-hunting burglars (Dermot Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney), the laughs keep escalating in this delightfully entertaining look at small-town America. (Original Title - Career Opportunities) - 1991 Universal City Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

Fantastic movie, I vaguely remember seeing this as a kid around maybe 10 years old.. Now at 35 I thought let's see what it's all about.. Enjoyed it from start to finish, even the soundtrack is pretty funky.. Of course Jennifer Connelly looks a-mazing too 🤩

amazing film

Underrated