
Working Girl
For anyone who's ever won. For anyone who's ever lost. And for everyone who's still in there trying.
Directed by Mike Nichols
Produced by 20th Century Fox
An uplifting, witty comedy-drama about a working-class woman who reclaims her stolen idea through audacious impersonation, balancing romantic tension with genuine feminist empowerment.
When a secretary's idea is stolen by her boss, she takes a risky chance to reclaim it by impersonating him and running the project from his position.
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Questions people ask
Does Working Girl end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.
Is Working Girl violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Working Girl easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is Working Girl sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Working Girl scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Working Girl, and what each one shares →
Like Working Girl
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Working Girl
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Working Girl, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Working Girl, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Working Girl, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































