Men at Work (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Men at Work is a 1990 action comedy starring John Getz, Leslie Hope and Keith David. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $16.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Original language
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Dutch - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Men at Work About?
The premise of Men at Work without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Miami, a charismatic ex-stripper and his friends pool their resources to open a nightclub. As they work to establish their dream business, they face numerous obstacles, from financial struggles to fierce competition. Personal relationships become complicated, and rivalries escalate, leading to hilarious and chaotic situations that test the bonds of their friendship and their ability to keep their sanity.
Men at Work Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- illegal toxic waste dumping
- cleaning inside a garbage truck
- dead body in a 55 gallon drum
- richard nixon mask
- practical joke backfires
- covered in garbage
- garbage man
- finding a dead body
- crooked city councilman
- pulled over by the police
- garbage
- garbage truck
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- 55 gallon drum of haardous waste
- sleeping on a beach
- telescopic rifle
- shooting a campaign poster
- voyeur
- binoculars
- talking to oneself
- bare chested male
- bicycle police
- bowling ball
- airbag deployed
- dining al fresco
- pigeon
- reference to richard nixon
- garbage dump
- shot with a pellet
- garrotted
- audio tape
- budweiser in a can
- reference to alexander haig
- scratching crotch
- observer
- sketching
- french fries
- covered with sludge
- phrenologist
- startled
- dom perignon champagne
- ford pickup truck
- origami
- satellite phone
- running a red light
- bound and gagged
- product placement
- fighting with a car driver
- flashlight
- handcuffed together
- necking on a beach
Men at Work Cast
John Getz leads the cast, with Leslie Hope and Keith David.
Also Starring in Men at Work
· 6 moreMen at Work Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Men at Work 34 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 57% User score
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Men at Work Plot Summary
What happens in Men at Work from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the small town of Las Playas, a troubling situation is unfolding as toxic waste is being illicitly dumped into the local lake. Initially, the barrels seemed to offer a flawless containment system, promising to remain leak-proof for 150 years, but unexpectedly, they have begun to corrode and release their harmful contents into the once pristine waters. The nefarious plot is orchestrated by corrupt businessman Maxwell Potterdam III, played by John Getz, who is working hand-in-hand with Jack Berger (portrayed by Darrell Larson), a city councilman that is more interested in his own interests than the health of the community.
Full summary
The whole story of Men at Work, scene by scene
Men at Work Box Office
Men at Work grossed $16.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.2M
- US & Canada
- $16.2M
Men at Work Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Men at Work.
How Well Do You Know Men at Work?
10 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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What are the main characters Carl and James's profession?
Cars in Men at Work
31 cars on screen, including the 1977 Cadillac Seville and the Kenworth LCF-2.
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1977 Cadillac Seville Main role -
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1961 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Important role -
1981 Dodge Diplomat Important role
Men at Work Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Men at Work - Kommando Sondermüll” and “破坏之王”.
- Also known as
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- Men at Work - Kommando Sondermüll
- 破坏之王
- Sopåkarna
- Il giallo del bidone giallo
- Na Noite do Crime
- Мужчины за работой
- Dos chalados y un fiambre
- Tökös ötös
- Muži při práci
- גברים בעבודה
- Bărbați la muncă
- Vi ta'r skraldet
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- Trabalho Sujo
- Roskakuskit
- Fırlama Çöpçüler
- Мъже на работа
- Ludzie Pracy
- Чоловіча робота
- Hombres trabajando
- 玩命双龙
- 궁둥이에 총을 쏜 남자
- Muži v práci
- เม็นแอ็ทเวิร์ค
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Men at Work FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Men at Work, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Men at Work?
Men at Work runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Men at Work released?
Men at Work was released on August 24, 1990.
Who is in the cast of Men at Work?
Men at Work stars John Getz, Leslie Hope and Keith David, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Men at Work make at the box office?
Men at Work grossed $16.2 million worldwide.
How is Men at Work rated?
Men at Work has 34 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Men at Work have a post-credit scene?
No. Men at Work has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Men at Work in?
The original language of Men at Work is Dutch.
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