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Management

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Sue (Jennifer Aniston), a workaholic, is a traveling saleswoman peddling cheap art to motels. On one of her stops she meets Mike (Steve Zahn), a lonely motel manager who still lives with his parents. Though Mike hardly dares hope his clumsy attempts to seduce Sue will work, she unexpectedly responds, and the pair have a one-night stand. After Sue leaves the next day, Mike decides to pursue her, setting off a chain of events that will alter both their lives forever.
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Critics Consensus

Clever and often beguiling performances by Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston can't revive this sweetly misguided stalker romance.

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Toby Young The Times (UK) Sep 25, 2009
3/5
For the most part, Management avoids the standard rom-com clichés in favour of something more delicate and heartfelt. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian Sep 25, 2009
2/5
Despite the obvious Norman Bates-ish resemblance, Zahn is clearly supposed to be dishy. The Zahn/Aniston pairing is without chemistry and there frankly isn't a spark of real life in the whole film. Go to Full Review Martin Hoyle Financial Times Sep 25, 2009
2/5
Unable to decide between being a romantic comedy, a zany farce or a thoughtful study of two emotionally repressed losers finding fulfilment, it ends up a mess; but an intriguing mess. Go to Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 13, 2019
Despite it's unrealistic and somewhat questionable premise for love, Management is a cutesy, hopeful, romantic tale with a performance by Steve Zahn that takes him to a new level of performance and entertainment - a leading man. Go to Full Review Kelly Jane Torrance Washington Times Dec 7, 2018
2.5/4
Playwright-screenwriter Stephen Belber, making his directorial debut, has made a film that's very funny because, despite the slapstick of Mr. Harrelson's character and an ill-advised detour into a monastery, it can be so real. Go to Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Oct 15, 2009
2/4
A completely uproarious one-liner about Joe Strummer is still no reason to watch "Management." Had it stuck with insights on loners inadvertently backing themselves into emotional corners, rather than going for wackiness, it might have worked. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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BJ M @HotMovieStar Sep 24, 2026 I found this so unrealistic that I had to stop watching it. I cannot imagine why Jennifer Aniston agreed to star in it. See more M G @gennuso Mar 13, 2026 Best Jennifer Anniston movie. it's touching .when I saw this years ago then I couldn't forget it . u might cry See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Sep 7, 2025 So incredibly depressing. See more Nicolas P @RT63228865 May 17, 2025 A really good movie! An odd love story that is believable due to the acting of Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston. The story that changes the viewers sympathy from one character to another due to the psychological layers developed therein. It is a feel good story about understanding and acceptance of people each fighting a unique battle within themselves. But also very funny! See more Cai L @RT64281764 Feb 11, 2025 Urgh... Dunno what they were doing in 2008 but... What a weird movie...main male actor comes across as a weirdo stalker.. that aged terribly.. See more Donald S @RT62079196 Jan 10, 2025 An Endearing sleeper. Zahn and Aniston put in really good performances. Zahn had to make a character that follows/ stalks Aniston around the country romantic rather than creepy and be pulls it off. He's lovable and you root for him. Aniston is great in everything. It had really interesting conversations on love. Security or following your heart. The convent was a needless detour but it had a lovely ending, perfectly imperfect how they get together in the end. Definitely worth a watch. See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Belber

Director

Jennifer Aniston

Sue

Steve Zahn

Mike

Woody Harrelson

Jango

Margo Martindale

Trish

Fred Ward

Jerry

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Synopsis Sue (Jennifer Aniston), a workaholic, is a traveling saleswoman peddling cheap art to motels. On one of her stops she meets Mike (Steve Zahn), a lonely motel manager who still lives with his parents. Though Mike hardly dares hope his clumsy attempts to seduce Sue will work, she unexpectedly responds, and the pair have a one-night stand. After Sue leaves the next day, Mike decides to pursue her, setting off a chain of events that will alter both their lives forever.
Director
Stephen Belber
Producer
Marty Bowen, Sidney Kimmel
Screenwriter
Stephen Belber
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 15, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 29, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$933.2K
Runtime
1h 33m
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