Business as Usual (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, Business as Usual is a drama film directed by Lezli-An Barrett, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. After seeing her husband fail in fighting a battle to keep his factory open, a manageress loses her job in a disagreement with the manager over sexual harassment of her staff. She accepts the advice of her father and joins his son, a left-wing organizer, and takes her plight to the union.
Who’s in it. Business as Usual stars Glenda Jackson as Babs Flynn, John Thaw as Kieran Flynn, Cathy Tyson as Josie Patterson and Mark McGann as Stevie Flynn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Business as Usual has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Business as Usual page.
If you liked it. Fans of Business as Usual tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Business as Usual (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Business as Usual change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Business as Usual worth watching?
- Business as Usual holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Business as Usual?
- Business as Usual stars Glenda Jackson, John Thaw, Cathy Tyson, Mark McGann and Eamon Boland.
- When was Business as Usual released?
- Business as Usual was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.