The Odd Job (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1978, The Odd Job is a comedy film directed by Peter Medak, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Arthur Harris is a happily married man who returns from his job to discover that his wife, Fiona, is leaving him. Devastated he gets really drunk and tries to commit suicide. After a few setbacks and while he is trying to electrocute himself with a lamp, the door bell rings. An odd man in a leather coat asks if there are any odd jobs that he can perform. Arthur hires the man to kill him. The next day his wife returns, but the man he hired is still trying to kill him...
Who’s in it. The Odd Job stars Graham Chapman as Arthur Harris, David Jason as The Odd Job Man, Diana Quick as Fiona Harris and Simon Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Odd Job has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Odd Job page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Odd Job tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Odd Job (1978)?
- In US, The Odd Job is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Odd Job worth watching?
- The Odd Job holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Odd Job?
- The Odd Job stars Graham Chapman, David Jason, Diana Quick, Simon Williams and Bill Paterson.
- When was The Odd Job released?
- The Odd Job was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.