Working Girls
Seen it?1987 | 93 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 6 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A lesbian college graduate, trying to bankroll her own photography business, works as a high-priced New York City escort.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$2 million worldwide on a $300K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lizzie Borden
- Ellen McElduffLucy
- Amanda GoodwinDawn
- Marusia ZachGina
- Janne PetersApril
- Helen NicholasMary
- Louise SmithMolly
- Deborah BanksDiane
- Liz CaldwellLiz
- Boomer TibbsBob
- Eli HassonVoice of Hasid (voice)