The Job (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2009, The Job is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Shem Bitterman, running about 99 minutes. “The early bird gets the corpse.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A guy looking to find employment and marry the love of his life, gets in over his head when a fast-talking temp agent lands him a job.
Who’s in it. The Job stars Patrick John Flueger as Bubba, Ron Perlman as Jim, Taryn Manning as Joy and Joe Pantoliano as Perriman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Job has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Job page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Job tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Job (2009)?
- In US, The Job is available to stream on Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Job worth watching?
- The Job holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Job?
- The Job stars Patrick John Flueger, Ron Perlman, Taryn Manning, Joe Pantoliano and Mark Harelik.
- When was The Job released?
- The Job was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.