Nine to Five
Nine to Five

Nine to Five

1980Movie110 minEnglish

Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users84%
Director: Colin HigginsGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Three female office workers, pushed to their limit by their egotistical, sexist boss, get their chance for revenge. After a series of hilarious mishaps, they manage to kidnap him and run the company themselves, turning it into a more efficient and humane workplace. Their newfound success is threatened when the boss eventually escapes, leading to further comedic schemes to keep their improved office environment intact.

Critical Reception

Nine to Five was a critical and commercial success, praised for its sharp wit, relatable themes of workplace inequality, and the stellar performances of its lead actresses. It resonated with audiences for its empowering message and comedic take on sexism in the 1980s workplace.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hilarious and relevant commentary on workplace sexism.
  • Celebrated the powerhouse performances of Fonda, Tomlin, and Parton.
  • Appreciated for its blend of sharp satire and feel-good comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's enduring humor, its strong feminist message, and the incredible chemistry between the three lead actresses. Many viewers found it progressive for its time and continue to enjoy its relatable portrayal of office frustrations.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards (Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Dolly Parton) and one Academy Award (Best Original Song for '9 to 5').

Fun Fact

Dolly Parton wrote and recorded the iconic theme song "9 to 5" in just one afternoon.

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I can't help but think that if some of the folks churning out the bad-ass "girl power" nonsense of the naughties were to look back at films like this; they might see a clear demonstration of what real girl power actually is... Jane Fonda, L...