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Working Man

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An older factory worker continues to work during a shutdown.
Working Man

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A too-rare showcase for an ensemble of talented veteran actors, Working Man quietly builds into an absorbing -- and timely -- character study.

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Leonard Maltin leonardmaltin.com Dec 26, 2020
Working Man is a creditable feature debut for writer-director Robert Jury and his actors come through for him. His characters' plight is an all-too-familiar one but he incorporates several twists that maintain interest without unduly stretching credulity Go to Full Review
Scott Marks San Diego Reader Jun 16, 2020
3/5
First-time director Robert Jury's Working Man finds suspense amidst the humdrum, and love among the rubble of a marriage put on hold. Go to Full Review
Teo Bugbee New York Times May 7, 2020
If the writing is sometimes sentimental, the simple familiarity of the visuals strikes an honest note. Go to Full Review
Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Nov 6, 2025
B+
Robert Jury does a great job with the setup of this movie, gradually revealing the secrets that power the movie's plot twists. It is not quite as believable and hard-edged as it might have been, but it is quite compelling and entertaining. Go to Full Review
Linda Cook OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) Dec 10, 2020
4/4
'Working Man' is the finest film of 2020. Go to Full Review
Paul Chambers Movie Chambers Nov 20, 2020
A
Robert Jury hits it out of the park. His film says a lot about the dignity of work and basic human decency. Go to Full Review
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Robert Jury

Director

Peter Gerety

Allery Parkes

Billy Brown

Walter Brewer

Talia Shire

Iola Parkes

Michael Brunlieb

Roger Hendriksen

Bea Cordelia

Tattooed Clerk

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Movie Info

Synopsis An older factory worker continues to work during a shutdown.
Director
Robert Jury
Producer
Lovell Holder, Robert Jury, Clark Peterson, Maya Emelle
Screenwriter
Robert Jury
Production Co
Morgan's Mark, Story and Film, The Jury Room
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2020
Runtime
1h 49m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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