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The Working Man

1933Movie1 h 18 min

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–67%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–67%

Summary

A successful shoe manufacturer named John Reeves goes on vacation and meets the grown children of his recently deceased and much-respected competitor; they're on the verge of losing the family legacy through their careless behavior. Reeves takes it upon himself to save his rival's company by teaching the heirs a lesson in business.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
John G. Adolfi
Written by
Edgar Franklin, Maude T. Howell, Charles Kenyon
Produced by
Jack L. Warner, Darryl F. Zanuck

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Facts

April 20, 1933 · 1 h 18 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
April 20, 1933
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Working Man?"

Questions about The Working Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Working Man?

HBO MaxTCM

In the United States, The Working Man streams on HBO Max and TCM.

Is The Working Man worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Working Man okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Working Man make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Working Man?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.