Working Girl (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1988, Working Girl is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 114 minutes. “For anyone who's ever won. For anyone who's ever lost. And for everyone who's still in there trying.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tess McGill is an ambitious secretary with a unique approach for climbing the ladder to success. When her classy, but villainous boss breaks a leg skiing, Tess takes over her office, her apartment and even her wardrobe. She creates a deal with a handsome investment banker that will either take her to the top, or finish her off for good.
Who’s in it. Working Girl stars Melanie Griffith as Tess McGill, Harrison Ford as Jack Trainer, Sigourney Weaver as Katharine Parker and Alec Baldwin as Mick Dugan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Working Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $103.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Working Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Working Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Working Girl (1988)?
- In US, Working Girl is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Working Girl worth watching?
- Working Girl holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Working Girl?
- Working Girl stars Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin and Joan Cusack.
- When was Working Girl released?
- Working Girl was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.