Workingman's Death (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2005, Workingman's Death is a documentary film directed by Michael Glawogger, running about 122 minutes. “A documentary on the extremes to which workers will go to earn a living.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Is heavy manual labour disappearing or is it just becoming invisible? Where can we still find it in the 21st century? Workingman's Death follows the trail of the HEROES in the illegal mines of the Ukraine, sniffs out GHOST among the sulphur workers in Indonesia, finds itself face to face with LIONS at a slaughterhouse in Nigeria, mingles with BROTHERS as they cut a huge oil tanker into pieces in Pakistan, and joins Chinese steel workers in hoping for a glorious FUTURE.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Workingman's Death has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc, DocAlliance Films and DocCom Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Workingman's Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Workingman's Death tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Workingman's Death (2005)?
- In US, Workingman's Death is available to stream on GuideDoc, DocAlliance Films and DocCom Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Workingman's Death worth watching?
- Workingman's Death holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Workingman's Death released?
- Workingman's Death was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.