DCSIMG
 
 

American Job (1996)

American Job (1996)
Member Rating:  
Randy looks for work in this dryly satirical pseudo-documentary look at mindless minimum wage jobs. Randy is as bland and soulless as the Midwestern town he lives in. As he tries one job after another, no insight into his background, thoughts or feelings is offered. There is only the numbing repetitiveness of the jobs. First he gets a job monitoring a machine at a plastics factory. He does nothing all day but watch it work. Unable to take the boredom, he next begins working as a clean-up person at a fast-food restaurant. That doesn't work and so he continues on with other jobs including taking inventory, cleaning motels, and becoming a telephone solicitor. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

 Read More


Starring:
Randy RussellTom Wheeler, (more)
Director(s):
Chris Smith
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR
 
 

Movies Similar to American Job


 
 
 
 

Synopsis of American Job

Randy looks for work in this dryly satirical pseudo-documentary look at mindless minimum wage jobs. Randy is as bland and soulless as the Midwestern town he lives in. As he tries one job after another, no insight into his background, thoughts or feelings is offered. There is only the numbing repetitiveness of the jobs. First he gets a job monitoring a machine at a plastics factory. He does nothing all day but watch it work. Unable to take the boredom, he next begins working as a clean-up person at a fast-food restaurant. That doesn't work and so he continues on with other jobs including taking inventory, cleaning motels, and becoming a telephone solicitor. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Complete Cast of American Job


Director(s):
Chris Smith
Writer(s):
Randy RussellChris SmithDoug Ruschhaupt
Producer(s):
Chris Smith
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR(Adult Humor, Profanity, Questionable for Children)
Looking for special editions of American Job?
See All Versions
Subtitles:
Check All Versions
Closed Captioning:
Check All Versions
 
 
 
 

BY MAIL

We're sorry, this title is not available to rent or buy by mail.
 

IN-STORE

 

ON DEMAND

Blockbuster Instant Video

Watch thousands of movies instantly on your TV, tablet, mobile phone or computer with no monthly subscription. You pay only for what you watch.
 

What's Your Take?

Add to FavoritesIn Favorites  |  Share:     Email to a friendShare on FacebookShare on Twitter
    YOUR REVIEW
    WRITE A REVIEW
     
    1000 
     
    Member Reviews
     
    Mike Z.

    A somewhat depressing and comical look into the plight of the minimum wage worker. A classic in that no one else besides Chris Smith (director) could capture this so well. A must see for indie movie fans. Check out Smith's other work as well.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Read All 1 Reviews