Movie

How to Get Ahead in Advertising

“The career where two heads are better than one.”

★ 6.3(107)19891h 35m

How to Get Ahead in Advertising is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in France, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Bruce Robinson
Release date: 1989-05-05
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $418,053
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Virgin Films

How to Get Ahead in Advertising — trailer

About How to Get Ahead in Advertising

How to Get Ahead in Advertising is a 1989 movie in the Fantasy, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Bruce Robinson, starring Richard E. Grant, Rachel Ward and Richard Wilson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 107 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How to Get Ahead in Advertising in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Pressure from his boss and a skin-cream client produces a talking boil on a British adman's neck.

Cast

Richard E. Grant

Denis Dimbleby Bagley

Rachel Ward

Julia Bagley

Richard Wilson

John Bristol

Jacqueline Tong

Penny Wheelstock

Susan Wooldridge

Monica

John Shrapnel

Psychiatrist

Hugh Armstrong

Harry Wax

Mick Ford

Richard

Jacqueline Pearce

Maud

Christopher Simon

Waiter

Gino Melvazzi

Waiter

Victor Lucas

Tweedy Man

Themes & keywords

satireadvertisingnervous breakdownadvertising executiveadvertising agencyadvertisement

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How to Get Ahead in Advertising in France?+

In France, you can stream How to Get Ahead in Advertising on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is How to Get Ahead in Advertising on Netflix?+

How to Get Ahead in Advertising is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is How to Get Ahead in Advertising?+

How to Get Ahead in Advertising has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in How to Get Ahead in Advertising?+

How to Get Ahead in Advertising stars Richard E. Grant, Rachel Ward, Richard Wilson, Jacqueline Tong and Susan Wooldridge.

When did How to Get Ahead in Advertising come out?+

How to Get Ahead in Advertising is a 1989 movie directed by Bruce Robinson.

What genre is How to Get Ahead in Advertising?+

How to Get Ahead in Advertising is Fantasy, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed How to Get Ahead in Advertising?+

How to Get Ahead in Advertising was directed by Bruce Robinson.