Mattress Men (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Mattress Men is a documentary film directed by Colm Quinn, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Paul is a serially unemployed father of three who works one day a week in a run-down mattress showroom. To stimulate sales, proactive Paul invents the goofy persona of Mattress Mick for his employer, Michael, to play, and creates ridiculous videos involving rap songs and monkey puppets. When the oddball clips go viral, Paul sees his chance to monetize the concept and reinvent himself as a social media guru. Can a guy who's been made redundant twice in the past few years use his marketing savvy and entrepreneurial skills to transform his boss into an Internet star? Will Paul gain recognition for his bold ideas or will Michael take all the credit? Set against the backdrop of Ireland's crippling economic austerity and reflecting current workplace conditions, Mattress Men tells the compelling story of a man looking for job security so he can get off social assistance and provide for his family.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mattress Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mattress Men page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mattress Men (2016)?
- In GB, Mattress Men is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mattress Men worth watching?
- Mattress Men holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Mattress Men released?
- Mattress Men was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.