The Barefoot Executive

The Barefoot Executive

1971 · 96 min · EN · G · 5.3 (32 votes)
Dir. Robert Butler · Starring Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Harry Morgan, Wally Cox, Heather North, Alan Hewitt · Music Robert F. Brunner

The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business

ComedyFamily

In the great Disney tradition of wild family fun, a young Kurt Russell stars as Steven Post - an ambitious mailroom clerk at a second-rate TV network. With his eye on the boardroom, and getting nowhere with the studio's top dog, he makes a career-changing discovery. His girlfriend's lovable pet chimp can pick a hit show every time! His secret for success turns into a madcap monkey business when he makes vice president and jealous rivals want in on the act. Ride along with narrow escapes and a classic cast featuring Joe Flynn and Harry Morgan in a comedic climb up the corporate ladder that will leave you howling for more!

VIBE

A charmingly silly romp through the corporate jungle, this film offers lighthearted fun and a feel-good ascent. Expect playful hijinks and a touch of retro charm, perfect for a carefree afternoon.

lightheartedwhimsicaloptimisticgoofysteadyclassic Disneyfamily-friendly comedy70s aestheticambitionanimal anticscorporate laddersuccess
MORE LIKE THIS — multi-vector + why, diversified
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1969
6.1 · 118 votes
ComedyFamilyDrama
Also by Robert ButlerScored by Robert F. BrunnerStars Kurt Russell
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
2009
6.6 · 103 votes
AnimationFamily
Fans also watchBoth whimsical
The Secret of My Success
The Secret of My Success
1987
6.5 · 693 votes
Comedy
Both optimistic
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
2002
6.4 · 235 votes
AnimationAdventureFamily
Fans also watch
Underdog
Underdog
2007
5.6 · 764 votes
FamilyActionAdventure
Both lighthearted
Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling
Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling
2019
6.6 · 141 votes
AnimationComedyTV Movie
Fans also watchBoth whimsical
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
1967
6.9 · 45 votes
ComedyMusic
Both lighthearted
The Gnome-Mobile
The Gnome-Mobile
1967
6.1 · 58 votes
FantasyComedyFamily
Fans also watchBoth whimsical
Being John Malkovich
Being John Malkovich
1999
7.4 · 4,803 votes
ComedyDramaFantasy
Fans also watchBoth whimsical
Barefoot
Barefoot
2014
6.7 · 695 votes
ComedyDramaRomance
Both whimsical
The Main Event
The Main Event
2020
6.7 · 168 votes
FamilyComedy
Fans also watchBoth goofy
Charlie Chan at the Circus
Charlie Chan at the Circus
1936
6.6 · 18 votes
CrimeMysteryComedy
Both lighthearted
Casper Meets Wendy
Casper Meets Wendy
1998
6.0 · 356 votes
FamilyFantasyTV Movie
Fans also watchBoth whimsical
Space Chimps
Space Chimps
2008
4.8 · 414 votes
AnimationFamilyAdventure
Fans also watchBoth lighthearted
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
2024
6.5 · 200 votes
FamilyComedyAnimation
Fans also watchBoth goofy
Zookeeper
Zookeeper
2011
5.4 · 1,777 votes
ComedyRomanceFamily
Both lighthearted
Speed Racer
Speed Racer
2008
6.4 · 1,774 votes
FamilyActionAdventure
Fans also watchBoth whimsical
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
2012
6.6 · 6,573 votes
AnimationFamilyComedy
Fans also watchBoth whimsical