I Want To Be Boss (2025)

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Dongnan, a 58-year-old restaurant employee, has long been known for his slacking off and unreliability, which led to his demotion to a security guard. Struggling with stagnant career prospects and family tensions, he dreams of becoming his own boss. With his friend Douyin Jie's help, Dongnan opens a restaurant and experiences initial success. Seeking to improve his home life, he purchases an AI robot that helps manage household chores and mediates family conflicts. However, his apprentice Steven betrays him by stealing secret recipes and using AI technology against him. Through a challenging journey of intense competition and personal crisis, Dongnan undergoes a transformative experience that forces him to confront his past behaviors and relationships.

Director: Jack Neo
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 123 min
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Production: MM2 Entertainment, Golden Village Pictures, J Team Productions
Country: Singapore
Language: 普通话, English
Original Language: zh

Keywords

artificial intelligence (a.i.)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Want To Be Boss about?
Dongnan, a 58-year-old restaurant employee, has long been known for his slacking off and unreliability, which led to his demotion to a security guard. Struggling with stagnant career prospects and family tensions, he dreams of becoming his own boss. With his friend Douyin Jie's help, Dongnan opens a restaurant and experiences initial success. Seeking to improve his home life, he purchases an AI robot that helps manage household chores and mediates family conflicts. However, his apprentice Steven betrays him by stealing secret recipes and using AI technology against him. Through a challenging journey of intense competition and personal crisis, Dongnan undergoes a transformative experience that forces him to confront his past behaviors and relationships.
Who directed I Want To Be Boss?
I Want To Be Boss was directed by Jack Neo.
Who stars in I Want To Be Boss?
I Want To Be Boss stars Jack Neo, Henry Thia, Patricia Mok, Aileen Tan, Shawn Thia, Zhang Shuifa.
How long is I Want To Be Boss?
I Want To Be Boss has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
What genre is I Want To Be Boss?
I Want To Be Boss is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was I Want To Be Boss produced?
I Want To Be Boss was produced in Singapore.