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Working Girl

1988Movie1 h 54 minR

ComedyRomance
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic737.1Rotten Tomatoes85%67%

A nostalgic, cathartic comedy movie about class and money and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

For anyone who's ever won. For anyone who's ever lost. And for everyone who's still in there trying.

When a secretary's idea is stolen by her boss, she takes a risky chance to reclaim it by impersonating him and running the project from his position.

Feels like

  • Corporate Power Fantasy
  • 80s Yuppie Satire
  • Female Empowerment Thriller
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Class Struggle Drama
  • Career Ambition Narrative
  • Stella Adler Performance

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Mike Nichols
Written by
Kevin Wade
Produced by
Douglas Wick
Music by
Carly Simon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 20, 1988 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released
December 20, 1988
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United States
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$103 million
Available in
82 countries

Tropes

I Can Explain, Rags to Royalty, The Oner +9

  • I Can Explain
  • Rags to Royalty
  • The Oner
  • Broken Bird
  • Actor Allusion
  • Bridal Carry
  • Black Bra and Panties
  • Fake Faint
  • Pimped-Out Dress
  • Stealing the Credit
  • Award-Bait Song
  • Not What It Looks Like

12 of 60 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Working Girl?"

Questions about Working Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Working Girl?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Working Girl from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 53 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Working Girl worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Working Girl okay for kids?

RStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Working Girl make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Working Girl good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Working Girl a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$103 million

Yes: it cost about $28 million to make and earned $103 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Working Girl use?

I Can ExplainRags to RoyaltyThe OnerBroken BirdActor AllusionBridal CarryBlack Bra and PantiesFake FaintPimped-Out DressStealing the CreditAward-Bait SongNot What It Looks Likeand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 tropes for it, including I Can Explain, Rags to Royalty, and The Oner.