Men at Work

Men at Work

Two garbagemen who know when something smells funny!

Directed by Emilio Estevez

Produced by Euphoria Films, Epic Productions

199099 min5.7 / 10

A lighthearted buddy comedy about two working-class garbagemen stumbling into a murder mystery, balancing humor with modest crime-plot tension.

Two garbage men find the body of a city councilman in a trash can on their route. With help from a supervisor, the duo must solve the case and find the man's killer while hiding the body from the cops.

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  • Is Men at Work sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Men at Work one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 86% of films.

  • Is Men at Work easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Men at Work end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Men at Work violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Men at Work scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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16/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity11

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Surprise28

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Love13

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