Work Experience (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1989, Work Experience is a comedy film directed by James Hendrie, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Work Experience is a 1989 short film directed by James Hendrie. It follows Terence who is caught in a vicious circle. He cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience without getting a job! The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who’s in it. Work Experience stars Lenny Henry as Terence, Susan Brown as Mrs Percival, Kathy Burke as Sally and Shelagh Fraser as Lost Shopper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Work Experience has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Work Experience page.
If you liked it. Fans of Work Experience tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Work Experience (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Work Experience change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Work Experience worth watching?
- Work Experience holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Experience?
- Work Experience stars Lenny Henry, Susan Brown, Kathy Burke, Shelagh Fraser and Neil Pearson.
- When was Work Experience released?
- Work Experience was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.