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Men at Work

1990Movie1 h 39 minPG-13

43
WeakGoodWatch score
43
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Two garbage men find the body of a city councilman in a trash can on their route. With help from a supervisor, the duo must solve the case and find the man's killer while hiding the body from the cops.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Emilio Estevez
Written by
Emilio Estevez
Produced by
Cassian Elwes

Everyone

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Facts

August 24, 1990 · 1 h 39 min · PG-13

Released
August 24, 1990
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
75 countries

Tropes

Bound and Gagged, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Cop Hater +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Men at Work?"

Questions about Men at Work

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Men at Work?

In the United States, Men at Work streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, AMC+, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Men at Work worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (32).

Is Men at Work okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Men at Work make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Men at Work?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.