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Working

1982Movie1 h 29 min

60

DecentGoodWatch score

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a series of interviews with real working people--construction workers, waitresses, firemen, secretaries, and cleaning women, Working is both an exploration of the individuals' occupations and a lament for lost hopes and dreams.

Good for

Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Crew

Directed by: Stephen Schwartz, Kirk Browning
Written by: James Taylor, Matt Landers, Stephen Schwartz
Produced by: Phylis Geller, Lindsay Law
Music by: Sammy Baynes

Everyone

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

Facts

April 13, 1982 · 1 h 29 min · Drama, Music

Released: April 13, 1982
Runtime: 1 h 29 min
Genres: Drama, Music
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Working worth watching?"

Questions about Working

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Working worth watching?

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Working okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Working plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Working?

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.