Workers Leaving the Factory (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 5.8

Workers Leaving the Factory poster

Released in 1995, Workers Leaving the Factory is a documentary film directed by Harun Farocki, running about 36 minutes.

What it’s about. Using one of the Lumière Brothers' first films of workers leaving the Factory as his starting point, Farocki provides an insight to changes in industrial production, workers' strikes and motion pictures-- via images of workers leaving factories throughout the years.

Who’s in it. Workers Leaving the Factory stars Harun Farocki as Narrador.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Workers Leaving the Factory has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Workers Leaving the Factory page.

If you liked it. Fans of Workers Leaving the Factory 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 Workers Leaving the Factory (1995)?
In CA, Workers Leaving the Factory is available to rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Workers Leaving the Factory worth watching?
Workers Leaving the Factory holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Workers Leaving the Factory?
Workers Leaving the Factory stars Harun Farocki.
When was Workers Leaving the Factory released?
Workers Leaving the Factory was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 36 minutes.