Nice Work (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film

Released in 1989, Nice Work is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Christopher Menaul.
What it’s about. Dr Robyn Penrose is a lecturer in English at Rummidge University. Vic Wilcox is the Managing Director of Pringle's, an engineering firm in Rummidge. They meet when Robyn is told by her Head of Department to "shadow" Vic as part of Industry Year. They are initially hostile to each other but gradually come to understand each other's point of view. Based on the novel by David Lodge.
Who’s in it. Nice Work stars Warren Clarke as Vic Wilcox, Haydn Gwynne as Dr Robyn Penrose, Janet Dale as Marjorie Wilcox and David Calder as Stuart Baxter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nice Work page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nice Work tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nice Work (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nice Work change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Nice Work?
- Nice Work stars Warren Clarke, Haydn Gwynne, Janet Dale, David Calder and John Forgeham.
- When was Nice Work released?
- Nice Work was released in 1989.
