Working Man (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2019, Working Man is a drama film directed by Robert Jury, running about 109 minutes. “When the job ends, the real work begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the last factory in a small Rust Belt town closes its doors, an unlikely hero emerges in dutiful, quiet Allery Parkes. A career employee of the factory, the aging Allery can't reconcile how to live a life simply sitting at home doing nothing. Against the advice and pleas of his loving wife Iola, he forms an unlikely friendship with his charismatic neighbor Walter Brewer in order to revive the defunct factory.
Who’s in it. Working Man stars Peter Gerety as Allery Parkes, Billy Brown as Walter Brewer, Talia Shire as Iola Parkes and J. Salome Martinez as Benny Mendez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Working Man sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel and 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 Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Working Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Working Man (2019)?
- In US, Working Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and 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 Man worth watching?
- Working Man holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Working Man?
- Working Man stars Peter Gerety, Billy Brown, Talia Shire, J. Salome Martinez and Patrese McClain.
- When was Working Man released?
- Working Man was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.