Fired! (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Fired! is a comedy and documentary film directed by Kyle LaBrache, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. When actress Annabelle Gurwitch was fired from a play by Woody Allen, she wondered how she would cope with being downsized by a cultural icon. Turning to friends in show business, she was assured she was not alone. Everyone she knew, from her rabbi to her gynaecologist, had their own account of getting the boot. Featuring interviews with comedians, economists and regular working folks, and drawing on her hugely popular book, Fired! is a humorous look at downsizing in America.
Who’s in it. Fired! stars Stephen Adly Guirgis as Himself, W. Bruce Cameron as Himself, Tim Allen as Himself and Andy Borowitz as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Fired! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fired! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fired! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fired! (2007)?
- In US, Fired! is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fired! worth watching?
- Fired! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fired!?
- Fired! stars Stephen Adly Guirgis, W. Bruce Cameron, Tim Allen, Andy Borowitz and Annabelle Gurwitch.
- When was Fired! released?
- Fired! was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.