Working Girl
Seen it?1988 | 114 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won an Oscar, it earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Secretary, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When a secretary's idea is stolen by her boss, she takes a risky chance to reclaim it by impersonating him and running the project from his position.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Original Song. Won 4 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Song – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 3 BAFTAs. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$103 million worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 250K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Nichols
- Melanie GriffithTess McGill
- Harrison FordJack Trainer
- Sigourney WeaverKatharine Parker
- Alec BaldwinMick Dugan
- Joan CusackCyn
- Philip BoscoOren Trask
- Nora DunnGinny
- Oliver PlattLutz
- James LallyTurkel
- Kevin SpaceyBob Speck