Work (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1915, Work is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 28 minutes.
What it’s about. Charlie and his boss have difficulties just getting to the house they are going to wallpaper. The householder is angry because he can't get breakfast and his wife is screaming at the maid as they arrive. The kitchen gas stove explodes, and Charlie offers to fix it. The wife's secret lover arrives and is passed off as the workers' supervisor, but the husband doesn't buy this and fires shots. The stove explodes violently, destroying the house.
Who’s in it. Work stars Charlie Chaplin as Izzy A. Wake's assistant, Charles Inslee as Izzy A. Wake, Paperhanger, Edna Purviance as Maid and Billy Armstrong as The Husband, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Work 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 Work page.
If you liked it. Fans of Work tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Work (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Work change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Work worth watching?
- Work holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Work?
- Work stars Charlie Chaplin, Charles Inslee, Edna Purviance, Billy Armstrong and Marta Golden.
- When was Work released?
- Work was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.