Work Is a 4-Letter Word (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1968, Work Is a 4-Letter Word is a comedy film directed by Peter Hall, running about 93 minutes. “This Film Is Perfectly Normal ... Only The Characters In It Are A Bit Odd.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dreamlike satire about a young man who resists getting a job at the lone employing conglomerate in his dreary industrial town, but changes his mind when he discovers the plant's boiler room has the perfect climate to assist him with his pet horticultural (fungal) project.
Who’s in it. Work Is a 4-Letter Word stars David Warner as Valentine Brose, Cilla Black as Betty Dorrick, Alan Howard as Reverend Mort and John Steiner as Anthony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Work Is a 4-Letter Word has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Work Is a 4-Letter Word page.
If you liked it. Fans of Work Is a 4-Letter Word tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Work Is a 4-Letter Word (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Work Is a 4-Letter Word change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Work Is a 4-Letter Word worth watching?
- Work Is a 4-Letter Word holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Work Is a 4-Letter Word?
- Work Is a 4-Letter Word stars David Warner, Cilla Black, Alan Howard, John Steiner and Zia Mohyeddin.
- When was Work Is a 4-Letter Word released?
- Work Is a 4-Letter Word was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.