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Workingman's Death

2005·Movie
2h 2min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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A documentary on the extremes to which workers will go to earn a living.

Is heavy manual labour disappearing or is it just becoming invisible? Where can we still find it in the 21st century? Workingman's Death follows the trail of the HEROES in the illegal mines of the Ukraine, sniffs out GHOST among the sulphur workers in Indonesia, finds itself face to face with LIONS at a slaughterhouse in Nigeria, mingles with BROTHERS as they cut a huge oil tanker into pieces in Pakistan, and joins Chinese steel workers in hoping for a glorious FUTURE.
Global DocumentarySocio-Economic CommentaryObservational CinemaHarsh RealitiesManual Labor FocusHuman ResilienceVisually StrikingPhilosophical ExplorationSlow Paced

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Where can I stream Workingman's Death legally?

Workingman's Death is included with a subscription to GuideDoc and DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on myfilmfriend. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Workingman's Death worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Workingman's Death rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Workingman's Death?

2 h 2 min

Workingman's Death runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Workingman's Death?

Critics71
Audiences85

Not quite. Audiences rate Workingman's Death higher (85) than critics (71). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Workingman's Death in?

EnglishGermanRussianChinesePashtoIgboIndonesianYoruba

It was made in English, with some German, Russian, Chinese, Pashto, Igbo, Indonesian, Yoruba. Produced in Austria, France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Workingman's Death?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Workingman's Death in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.