The film revolves around three friends – Nick Hendricks (Jason Bateman), Dale Arbus (Charlie Day), and Kurt Buckman (Jason Sudeikis). Each of them is dealing with unbearable bosses.
The climax of the film occurs when the trio decides to take matters into their own hands after a night of heavy drinking. Nick’s boss, Dave Harken (Kevin Spacey), is an overbearing tyrant; Dale’s boss, Dr. Julia Harris (Jennifer Aniston), is a sexually aggressive dentist; and Kurt’s boss, Bobby Pellitt (Colin Farrell), is a cocaine-addicted and incompetent heir to a chemical company.
In an attempt to hire a hitman, the friends meet an ex-con named Dean “Motherf***er” Jones (Jamie Foxx), who suggests an alternative plan – they should murder each other’s bosses to avoid being caught.
The friends embark on a series of misguided and comically inept attempts to carry out the plan. As they try to navigate the criminal underworld, they face numerous obstacles and complications.
The film combines dark humor with elements of farce as the friends encounter unexpected challenges, including interference from a rival hitman. The trio’s attempts to kill their bosses become increasingly absurd and humorous.
The movie climaxes with a chaotic and farcical confrontation involving all the characters. In the end, the friends realize the importance of taking control of their own lives without resorting to criminal activities.
“Horrible Bosses” received generally positive reviews for its dark humor, witty dialogue, and the performances of the ensemble cast. The film’s success led to the release of a sequel, “Horrible Bosses 2,” in 2014.