Clockwatchers
1997 · Movie · PG-13 · 96 min · ★ 6.2 · 74% critics
Four women working as office temps at a credit company form close friendships while trying to get through daily grind. Their bond is tested when a new hire arrives and secures a permanent position that one of the women was hoping for.
Also known as Clock Watchers
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Details
- Years
- 1997
- Release date
- 1997-06-12
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 74/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (74 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this dry, grounded office story about friendships under pressure, especially if you like cubicle dramedies like Office Space; Not for you if you need constant plot momentum or prefer upbeat workplace comedies.
Pros: sharp temp-life humor; relatable office drudgery; strong ensemble performances | Cons: slow, stretched pacing; workplace satire can drag; negative critical reception
Themes
- competition
- office
- female friendship
- job promotion
- woman director
- temp agency
Cast & crew
Toni Collette
as Iris Chapman
Parker Posey
as Margaret J. Burrell
Lisa Kudrow
as Paula
Alanna Ubach
as Jane
Helen FitzGerald
as Cleo
Stanley DeSantis
as Art
Jamie Kennedy
as Eddie
David James Elliott
as Mr. MacNamee
Debra Jo Rupp
as Barbara
Kevin Cooney
as Mr. Kilmer
Directed by Jill Sprecher