The Limits of Work (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 2017, The Limits of Work is a documentary film directed by Apolena Rychlíková, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Working conditions in the worst-paid jobs in the Czech Republic were examined by journalist Saša Uhlová during six months. She spent several weeks in a hospital laundrette, poultry house, cash register or waste sorting facility. Her experience became the basis of a lived and very personal report of invisible employees working in appalling conditions. Uhlová wrote a series of reports on her project that were published on the Alarm website. Apolena Rychlíková made them into a documentary film consisting of scenes shot at Uhlová's home and video footage taken during her work. Uhlová accompanies the picture with read commentary.
Who’s in it. The Limits of Work stars Saša Uhlová as Saša Uhlová.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Limits of Work sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Limits of Work page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Limits of Work (2017)?
- In US, The Limits of Work is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Limits of Work worth watching?
- The Limits of Work holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Limits of Work?
- The Limits of Work stars Saša Uhlová.
- When was The Limits of Work released?
- The Limits of Work was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.
