Sunday 9 to 5
Sunday 9 to 5

Movie spotlight

Sunday 9 to 5

1989
Movie
48 min
Serbo-Croatian

One regular Sunday meeting of a boy and his father who live separately.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Frank De PalmaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This film follows the lives of three men who work in a mailroom and are frustrated with their dead-end jobs. They devise a plan to get rich quick by creating a fake investment scheme. As their scheme gains momentum, they find themselves entangled in a web of lies and deception, leading to comical and dramatic consequences.

Critical Reception

Sunday 9 to 5 received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its lighthearted comedy and relatable characters, while others found its plot predictable and lacking depth. Audiences generally found it to be an enjoyable, if forgettable, comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humorous portrayal of office life and the camaraderie among the lead actors.

  • Criticized for a simplistic plot that doesn't offer many surprises.

  • Found to be a watchable, if unremarkable, comedy from the late 80s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally describe the film as a fun, lighthearted comedy with a few laughs, though not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

The film was made on a relatively low budget and is considered an example of independent filmmaking from its era.

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