9 to 5

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9 to 5

PG

1980

1h 50m

Comedy

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Office satire about three female secretaries who decide to get revenge on their tyrannical, sexist boss by abducting him and running the business themselves. The trio, one of whom has been passed over for promotion because she is a woman, spend a night together having drug-induced fantasies of killing the slave-driving chauvinist. One of them panics the following day when she suspects she really has poisoned the tyrant.

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Critics Consensus

It might not be much of a way to make a living, but 9 to 5 is a wonderfully cast comedy that makes some sharp points about gender roles in the workplace.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

12/27/2023

Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton are a formidably charismatic triumvirate.

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Kathleen Carroll

New York Daily News

03/03/2023

3/4

Nine to Five still offers the best laughs of any movie this season.

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Perry Stewart

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

03/03/2023

3/4

Its farcical script wears a little thin at times, but director Colin Higgins scrambles adroitly.

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Alise Chaffins

The Dominion Post

Aug 28

4/5

There are plenty of reasons why "9 to 5" has stood the test of time. The commitment to lifting up women. The push for more workplace equality and fair wages. The quippy one-liners that help make the medicine go down.

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

Aug 26

3/4

Parton's smile wins a thousand hearts and deflects twice as many harassing come-ons.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 6

3/4

A serious subject is given a lively comic sheen in this picture, which hardly seems dated when viewed through the prism of the contemporary workplace.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch 20h

9 to 5 was a film that genuinely surprised me. I found it very compelling, entertaining, and well put together. Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and the late, great Dolly Parton worked incredibly well together, creating a dynamic that made the entire movie enjoyable. I thought the screenplay was especially strong because the story focuses on women empowering themselves, standing up for what they want, and refusing to let the men around them dictate their worth or decisions. The back-and-forth banter between the women added plenty of humor, while some of the situations involving Dolly Parton’s character created even more entertaining moments. What I enjoyed most was how the movie managed to make its message feel natural without losing the comedy. The characters are determined, funny, and willing to push back when they’ve had enough. Ultimately, 9 to 5 is an empowering and genuinely fun film. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend giving it a watch.

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Lee C

@RT20156729 1d

an absolute classic if you’ve not seen it what have you been doing?

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Melissa L

@Agent99 4d

A great Dolly Parton classic! I was happy to see that Amazon Prime made it available for free. It's very funny with a great ending.

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Blobbo X

@Blobbo 4d

Some funny moments, clever script.

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Andrew M

@RT23234225 5d

An absolute classic, great characters, great plot, great music and a great message. A must see for all.

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Catalina W

@Ca123ca 5d

Love love love Dolly, Jane and Lilly. However, this movie was terrible. Loved the song, just not the movie.

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Synopsis

Office satire about three female secretaries who decide to get revenge on their tyrannical, sexist boss by abducting him and running the business themselves. The trio, one of whom has been passed over for promotion because she is a woman, spend a night together having drug-induced fantasies of killing the slave-driving chauvinist. One of them panics the following day when she suspects she really has poisoned the tyrant.

Director: Colin Higgins
Producer: Bruce Gilbert
Screenwriter: Colin Higgins, Patricia Resnick
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, IPC Films
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 1980, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Runtime: 1h 50m

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