The Comedy of Work (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1988, The Comedy of Work is a comedy film directed by Luc Moullet, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Sylvain Berg, a "professional" unemployed who spends his time hiking and mountain climbing, and "model" bank employee Benoît Constant, who has just been fired and does not want his wife to find out, both find themselves in Françoise Duru's office at an employment agency. Françoise is secretly in love with Sylvain, so in order to keep him close she convinces her employer to give Sylvain a job he doesn't want, instead of Benoit who not only wants it but also has the right qualifications.
Who’s in it. The Comedy of Work stars Roland Blanche as Benoît Constant, Henri Déus as Sylvain Berg, Antonietta Pizzorno as L'épouse de Benoît and Sabine Haudepin as Françoise Duru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Comedy of 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 The Comedy of Work page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Comedy of Work tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Comedy of Work (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Comedy of Work change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Comedy of Work worth watching?
- The Comedy of Work holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Comedy of Work?
- The Comedy of Work stars Roland Blanche, Henri Déus, Antonietta Pizzorno, Sabine Haudepin and Jean Abeillé.
- When was The Comedy of Work released?
- The Comedy of Work was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.