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Men at Work

1990·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, pop culture, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Two garbagemen who know when something smells funny!

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.
Blue-Collar ComedyBuddy ActionEnvironmental ThemePop Culture References1990s NostalgiaSlapstick HumorWorkplace AnticsLighthearted Crime

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Men at Work legally?

Men at Work is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Men at Work worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Men at Work rated?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is Men at Work?

1 h 39 min

Men at Work runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Men at Work?

Critics32
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Men at Work higher (53) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Men at Work a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Men at Work in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Men at Work?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Men at Work in 122 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Men at Work use?

Bound and GaggedBreaking the Fourth WallCop HaterCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveCovered in GungeMistaken for GaySerious BusinessShot in the AssOf Corpse He's AliveShell-Shocked VeteranLeft HangingScary Black Manand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Men at Work, including Bound and Gagged, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Cop Hater.