Clockwatchers (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Clockwatchers is a 1998 comedy drama directed by Jill Sprecher, starring Toni Collette, Parker Posey and Jamie Kennedy. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $537,948 worldwide. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Jill Sprecher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Artistic License
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Clockwatchers About?
The premise of Clockwatchers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Working as a temporary employee at Global Credit, Iris finds herself drawn to a group of colleagues including Paula, Jane, and Margaret. They form a close-knit camaraderie as they navigate the pressures of their uncertain jobs and the possibility of securing a permanent position. However, as competition intensifies, suspicion arises, and Iris must decide whether to protect her friendships or succumb to the cutthroat nature of office politics.
Clockwatchers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- office
- office politics
- temporary worker
- workplace drama
- writer director
- female friendship
- triple f rated
- ensemble comedy
- observational comedy
- dark comedy
- buddy comedy
- social drama
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- social commentary
- credit business
- foot fetish
- office temp
- office work
- marriage of convenience
- psychic reading
- happy hour
- manager
- death from heart attack
- stealing office supplies
- theft
- bridal shower
- security guards
- aspiring actress
- going on a strike
- human resources manager
- mansion
- white out
- office cubicle
- temp worker
- boring job
- women
- sitting alone at lunch
- reference to world war ii
- photobooth
- sniffing a marker
- kleptomaniac
- wite out
- voice over narration
- water cooler
- smoking in a bathroom
- first day on the job
- eating in the bathroom
- rubber band ball
- painting nails with wite out
- f rated
- snobbery
Clockwatchers Cast
Toni Collette leads the cast, with Parker Posey and Jamie Kennedy. Directed by Jill Sprecher; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jill Sprecher
Also Starring in Clockwatchers
· 6 moreMore from Jill Sprecher
More films directed by Jill Sprecher, best-rated first: Thirteen Conversations About One Thing and Thin Ice.
Clockwatchers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Clockwatchers 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 61%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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Clockwatchers Plot Summary
What happens in Clockwatchers 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
In the dreary environment of a mundane credit company, Iris (no last name) steps in as a timid temp, where she unexpectedly finds a source of comfort and support in the bold Margaret. Together, they weave through the challenging maze of corporate life, with Margaret taking the initiative to mentor Iris in surviving the monotonous grind of temporary work. Their camaraderie is further enriched by the presence of two other temps: Paula, an aspiring actress who utilizes her lunch breaks to strategize her next moves in the harsh world of entertainment, and Jane, a naive bride-to-be, encumbered by her fiancé’s unsavory behavior.
Full summary
The whole story of Clockwatchers, scene by scene
Clockwatchers Box Office
Clockwatchers grossed $537,948 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$537.9K
- US & Canada
- $537.9K
Clockwatchers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Clockwatchers.
How Well Do You Know Clockwatchers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the company where Iris works as a temp?
Cars in Clockwatchers
10 cars on screen, including the 1989 Chevrolet Camaro and the 1961 GMC TDH 4516.
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1989 Chevrolet Camaro Important role -
1961 GMC TDH 4516 Minor role -
1978 Buick Regal Background role -
1990 Chevrolet Astro Background role
Clockwatchers Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Esperando la hora” and “Clock Watchers”.
- Also known as
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- Esperando la hora
- Clock Watchers
- Quatro Garotas... Uma Grande Confusão
- עבודה זמנית
- Irodai lányok
- Urzędowanie
- 클럭워처스
- Девушки из офиса
- Clockwatchers - Impiegate a tempo determinato
- 等放工
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Clockwatchers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Clockwatchers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Clockwatchers?
Clockwatchers runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Clockwatchers released?
Clockwatchers was released on May 15, 1998.
Who directed Clockwatchers?
Clockwatchers was directed by Jill Sprecher.
More films by Jill Sprecher Who is in the cast of Clockwatchers?
Clockwatchers stars Toni Collette, Parker Posey and Jamie Kennedy, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Clockwatchers make at the box office?
Clockwatchers grossed $537,948 worldwide.
How is Clockwatchers rated?
Clockwatchers has 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Clockwatchers have a post-credit scene?
No. Clockwatchers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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