9 to 5 (1980): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
9 to 5 is a 1980 comedy directed by Colin Higgins, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $103.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Colin Higgins
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 9 to 5 About?
The premise of 9 to 5 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three office workers, frustrated by their sexist boss and dead-end jobs, devise a humorous scheme to get even and take charge. Their rebellious plan involves imagining ways to rid themselves of their tormentor, but the morning after brings unexpected complications when one of them fears her fantasy may have become reality. They must then deal with the consequences while working together to improve their workplace.
9 to 5 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- friendship between women
- women's equality
- women's liberation
- irreverence
- los angeles california
- feminism
- fantasy sequence
- embezzlement
- chauvinism
- sexual harassment
- fighting the system
- title spoken by character
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- high heels
- working woman
- half dressed cartoon animal
- live action and animation
- new employee
- boss employee relationship
- electric typewriter
- rolodex
- dictating a letter
- xerox machine
- copying machine
- patronizing
- three word title
- cafeteria
- smoking marijuana
- split screen
- black and white sequence
- revenge fantasy
- poisoned coffee
- reference to snow white
- revolver
- bondage
- fake doctor
- pulled over by the police
- new york city
- blockbuster
- sexy secretary
- turning the tables
- workplace comedy
- farce comedy
- lying to the police
- overhearing in a bathroom
- revenge against one's boss
- woman fixes a car
- j. fonda and tomlin
- j. fonda and coleman
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- co written by director
9 to 5 Cast
Jane Fonda leads the cast, with Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. Directed by Colin Higgins.
- Director Colin Higgins
More from Colin Higgins
More films directed by Colin Higgins, best-rated first: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Foul Play and Nine to Five.
9 to 5 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 9 to 5 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 69% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
User score 7.0
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9 to 5 Plot Summary
What happens in 9 to 5 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie revolves around the friendship among three dynamic women working at the large corporation Consolidated Industries. New to the workforce, Judy Bernly (played by Jane Fonda) is a naive employee coping with the recent departure of her husband, Dick (portrayed by Lawrence Pressman), who left her for his secretary. On her first day, Judy meets Violet Newstead, the long-time supervisor of her department, who becomes her guide in navigating the workplace dynamics. Unfortunately, Judy quickly discovers that the department executive, Franklin Hart, Jr. (played by Dabney Coleman), is not only arrogant but also sexist, having blatantly overlooked Violet for promotions she has rightfully earned over the years.
Full summary
The whole story of 9 to 5, scene by scene
9 to 5 Box Office
9 to 5 grossed $103.3 million worldwide. $103.3 million came from the US and Canada and $10,452 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$103.3M
- US & Canada
- $103.3M
- International
- $10.5K
How Well Do You Know 9 to 5?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the three main female characters in '9 to 5'?
9 to 5 Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “나인 투 화이브” and “Dalle 9 alle 5... orario continuato”.
- Also known as
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- 나인 투 화이브
- Dalle 9 alle 5... orario continuato
- Warum eigentlich... bringen wir den Chef nicht um?
- Ni til fem
- Comment se débarrasser de son patron
- Kilenctől ötig
- Cómo eliminar a su jefe
- Od devíti do pěti
- 9 עד 5
- Como Eliminar seu Chefe
- 朝九晚五
- От 9 до 5
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- С девяти до пяти
- 나인 투 파이브
- 9'dan 5'e
- 9 till 5
- Od dziewiątej do piątej
- Od devet do pet, ცხრიდან ხუთამდე
- Com eliminar el seu cap
- 9時から5時まで
- З дев'ятої до п'ятої
- Od deviatej do piatej
- De la nouă la cinci
- Das 9 às 5
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9 to 5 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of 9 to 5, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 9 to 5?
9 to 5 runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was 9 to 5 released?
9 to 5 was released on December 19, 1980.
Who directed 9 to 5?
9 to 5 was directed by Colin Higgins.
More films by Colin Higgins Who is in the cast of 9 to 5?
9 to 5 stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton.
How much did 9 to 5 make at the box office?
9 to 5 grossed $103.3 million worldwide ($103.3 million domestic, $10,452 international).
How is 9 to 5 rated?
9 to 5 has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 69% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
Does 9 to 5 have a post-credit scene?
No. 9 to 5 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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