The Worker (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1983, The Worker is a comedy film directed by Mariano Ozores Puchol, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Manolo is an electrician, plumber, bricklayer ... a hard worker. To his friends Manolo strange fate that gives as much money wins. And when asked, he answers laconically Oh, if I told you! What counts is that Manolo has a daughter in one of the inner most expensive schools in Madrid, and that it believes that his father is a senior executive, as any parent of her companions. The problem begins when the school closed by economic crisis, and the girl has to come live with her father. But Manolo find the collaboration of his friends, who will make the eyes appear currante small as a great man of finance. Adaptation "Spanish" the American film "A Pocketful of Miracles".
Who’s in it. The Worker stars Andrés Pajares as Manuel Alcores 'Manolo', María Casanova as Victoria, Jenny Llada as Elvira and Tomás Zori as Obrero #1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Worker 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 The Worker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Worker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Worker (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Worker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Worker worth watching?
- The Worker holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Worker?
- The Worker stars Andrés Pajares, María Casanova, Jenny Llada, Tomás Zori and Beatriz Carvajal.
- When was The Worker released?
- The Worker was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.