Working Tra$h
Working Tra$h

Movie spotlight

Working Tra$h

1990
Movie
90 min
English

Ralph and Freddy work as janitors at a brokerage firm and become rich by making investments based on insider information they gather from the brokers' garbage.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Director: Charles HaidGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of unemployed steelworkers in the Rust Belt attempt to pull off a heist to get their lives back on track. The plan involves stealing a shipment of money from a mob boss, but their ineptitude and the escalating dangers threaten to unravel everything.

Critical Reception

Working Tra$h received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of its lead actors but criticizing the predictable plot and uneven tone. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, albeit forgettable, crime comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film features strong performances from its ensemble cast, particularly Beau Bridges.

  • Despite a promising premise, the heist plot becomes convoluted and lacks genuine suspense.

  • The blend of comedy and drama doesn't always land, resulting in an inconsistent viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

The film was one of Renée O'Connor's earliest roles before she gained widespread fame as Gabrielle in the television series 'Xena: Warrior Princess'.

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