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Clockwatchers

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While she tries to determine her career goals, Iris (Toni Collette) becomes a temporary worker for Global Credit. There, all the regular employees ignore her, so she becomes friendly with three other temps: socializing actress Paula (Lisa Kudrow), conceited Jane (Alanna Ubach) and rebellious Margaret (Parker Posey). Though Margaret pines for a permanent job with the company, a rash of office thefts makes people suspicious of her, and Iris wonders whether or not to stand behind her new friend.
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Melissa Anderson 4Columns 04/16/2021
A downbeat yet pungent comedy about the indignities of temp life, the film keenly dissects the tenuousness of camaraderie forged among those deemed disposable, and quietly but unequivocally diagnoses the ills of end-of-millennium corporate culture. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
3.5/4
This is a rare film about the way people actually live. Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Mar 17
B+
It's not huge on laughs, but the details of the writing and the performances are excellent, with Sprecher landing a lot of uncomfortable truths about relationships and behavior along the way. Go to Full Review Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week Jan 22
This workplace comedy gets its kicks on both lightly Kafkaesque mystery and the disappointment of young people seeking identity outside of work while perched precariously and anonymously on the edge of career opportunity. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 10/14/2024
3/4
It’s all very funny, and it’s all very sad. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 06/05/2024
2.5/4
There’s little doubt, ultimately, that Clockwatchers fares best in its compelling, relatable first act... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Amy M Aug 10 This was the most boring movie about work I've ever watched! The setting is very dull and generic. I initially started watching it because Lisa Kudrow and who I thought was Courtney Cox only she turned out to be a different actress I never heard of were in it. I guess it was kind of relatable, temps being the first to be accused when personal belongings go missing, but was too slow paced, only for there to be no good pay off at the end. Especially when the office theif is essentially caught there's no consequences so for me this movie was a waste of time. See more Massoud H Mar 30 I am one of the people who is revisiting Parker Posey's oeuvre because of White Lotus. I first saw this movie on a Blockbuster VHS, as a child. I didn't appreciate then the many subtle social commentaries, the poetic rhythms, and the artistry of this film. Mentally stimulating, and yet not overwhelming. See more Almond D Feb 13 Iconic in all areas. Directing, acting, writing. A comfort watch that I need to turn on more often. See more Richard D 11/05/2024 I guess I just don't get it. A slice of life piece is the only thing I can call it. It is NOTHING like Office Space. The characters here are realistic but only one of them is interesting. It's not funny. It's pretty dull and not much happens. The DP did what he could with flat walls and flat lighting. It would probably be better as a play. See more 09/11/2024 Depressingly true. More movies should be made with male/female friendships. Instead of men on one side and women on other side. See more Steve D 09/20/2023 Not crazy about the script but it is at least more interesting than Office Space. See more Read all reviews
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Jill Sprecher

Director

Toni Collette

Iris Chapman

Parker Posey

Margaret Burre

Lisa Kudrow

Paula

Alanna Ubach

Jane

Helen FitzGerald

Cleo

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Synopsis While she tries to determine her career goals, Iris (Toni Collette) becomes a temporary worker for Global Credit. There, all the regular employees ignore her, so she becomes friendly with three other temps: socializing actress Paula (Lisa Kudrow), conceited Jane (Alanna Ubach) and rebellious Margaret (Parker Posey). Though Margaret pines for a permanent job with the company, a rash of office thefts makes people suspicious of her, and Iris wonders whether or not to stand behind her new friend.
Director
Jill Sprecher
Producer
Gina Resnick
Screenwriter
Jill Sprecher
Production Co
Goldcrest Films International, John Flock Productions
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 30, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$444.4K
Runtime
1h 45m
Sound Mix
Surround
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