Bad Company is an English rock supergroup founded in 1973, consisting of band members from Free (singer Paul Rodgers, drummer Simon Kirke), Mott the Hoople (guitarist Mick Ralphs), and King Crimson (bassist Boz Burrell). Bad Company enjoyed great success throughout the 1970s, with the singles "Bad Company", "Cant Get Enough", "Good Lovin Gone Bad", "Feel Like Makin Love". Their songs remain staples of classic rock radio. They were managed by Peter Grant, who had also guided Led Zeppelin to success.

When the GTX Corporation must cut jobs to improve the companys balance sheet during the 2010 recession, thousands of employees will take the hit, like Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck). Bobby learns the real life consequences of not having a job. Not only does he see a change to his family lifestyle, and the loss of his home, but also his feelings of self-worth.