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Nine to Five (9 to 5) (1980)

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Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda), a housewife whose husband has left her for his secretary, begins her own secretarial career at a huge corporation. Violet Newstead (Lily Tomlin), a feisty, veteran office manager, instructs her on the perils and procedures of office life -- and of working for Franklin Hart Jr. (Dabney Coleman), their chauvinistic, sleazy boss, and his right-hand woman, the crisp, nosy Roz (Elizabeth Wilson). Meanwhile, Hart's endless attempts to seduce his happily married secretary,

PG, 2 hr.

Comedy

Directed By: Colin Higgins

Written By: Colin Higgins

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1980 Wide

On DVD: Apr 17, 2001

20th Century Fox

Cast

Jane Fonda
Judy Bernly
Lily Tomlin
Violet Newstead
Dolly Parton
Doralee Rhodes
Dabney Coleman
Franklin Hart Jr.
Sterling Hayden
Tinsworthy
Elizabeth Wilson
Roz
Henry Jones
Hinkle
Lawrence Pressman
Dick
Marian Mercer
Missy Hart
Ren Woods
Barbara
Norma Donaldson
Betty
Roxanna Bonilla-Giannini
Maria
Peggy Pope
Margaret
Vicki Belmonte
Phoebe Hotz
Earl Boen
Perkins
Barbara Chase
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Esther Sutherland
Janitress
Tom Tarpey
Norman Lane
Ray Vitte
Eddie
Terrence E. McNally
Policeman
Gary Bisig
Medic
Shirley Anthony
Maxine
Michael Hehr
Intern
Eric Mansker
Mailroom Clerk

Critic Reviews for Nine to Five (9 to 5)

All Critics (28) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (27) | Rotten (5) | DVD (17)

Although it can probably be argued that Patricia Resnick and director Colin Higgins' script [from a story by Resnick] at times borders on the inane, the bottom line is that this picture is a lot of fun.

June 24, 2008 Full Review Source: Variety

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[Parton] is, on the basis of this one film, a natural-born movie star, a performer who holds our attention so easily that it's hard to believe it's her first film.

October 23, 2004 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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It's clearly a movie that began as someone's bright idea, which then went into production before anyone had time to give it a well-defined personality.

August 30, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

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Nine to Five is a classic, and after 25 years it's finally getting a promotion with an all-star special edition.

March 31, 2006 Full Review Source: Buzzine Magazine

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Staci Layne Wilson

Buzzine Magazine

Despite an excellent and promising cast, this Hollywood attempt at a mainstream feminist comedy is flabby and bland.

January 26, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

A frequently hilarious comic revenge fantasy that struck a cord with people from all walks of life.

October 10, 2005 Full Review Source: FulvueDrive-in.com

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Chuck O'Leary

FulvueDrive-in.com

A women's lib valentine.

October 30, 2004 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

So-so office revenge comedy that seems way overpraised in retrospect.

February 5, 2004 Comment (1)

Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

9 to 5 works as a wish-fulfillment satire on male chauvinism.

January 29, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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A fabulous chick flick! It's very funny, and the actresses are fantastic. The story is funny, and realistic too. I highly recommend this one.

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

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I really like the plot. It was a good 80's film but the acting was little on the weak side.

June 6, 2010

erika bruhns

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1. Violet Newstead: We're gonna need a special locker for the hat.
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