Take This Job and Shove It (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1981, Take This Job and Shove It is a comedy and romance film directed by Gus Trikonis, running about 100 minutes. “The comedy for everyone who's had it up to here...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A junior executive is ordered to boost output in the hometown brewery where his old friends work.
Who’s in it. Take This Job and Shove It stars Barbara Hershey as Jane Margaret ("J.M.") Halstead, Art Carney as Charlie Pickett, Robert Hays as Frank Macklin and David Keith as Harry Meade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Take This Job and Shove It has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take This Job and Shove It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take This Job and Shove It tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take This Job and Shove It (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Take This Job and Shove It change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Take This Job and Shove It worth watching?
- Take This Job and Shove It holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take This Job and Shove It?
- Take This Job and Shove It stars Barbara Hershey, Art Carney, Robert Hays, David Keith and Tim Thomerson.
- When was Take This Job and Shove It released?
- Take This Job and Shove It was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.