The Promotion is a 2008 comedy-drama film directed by Steve Conrad. The movie features John C. Reilly and Seann William Scott as two assistant managers working at a corporate grocery store in Chicago. The two colleagues, Doug Stauber (Reilly) and Richard Wehlner (Scott), are both vying for a coveted promotion to become the new store manager of the location.
The tension between the two men intensifies as they try to outdo each other in sales strategies and corporate politics. Meanwhile, they both have to deal with personal and professional issues, including difficult customers, dysfunctional families, and marital problems.
As the competition heats up, Doug and Richard begin to realize how much the promotion means to them and how far they are willing to go to get it. Along the way, they discover some hard truths about the nature of success and the price of ambition.
The Promotion explores the themes of ambition, rivalry, and the American dream in a witty and insightful way. The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike for its sharp writing, engaging performances, and realistic portrayal of the retail industry.