Nine to Five

9 to 5 is a 1980 American comedy film written by Patricia Resnick and Colin Higgins, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Dabney Coleman. The film concerns three working women living out their fantasy of getting even with, and their successful overthrow of, the company's autocratic, "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" boss. 9 to 5 was a hit, grossing over $3.9 million in its opening weekend in the U.S. and is the 20th ... More

Initial release date:

  • Dec 19, 1980

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PG (USA)

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  • 1 h 50 min

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  • Nine to Five

Film

Directed by

Colin Higgins

Colin Higgins (July 28, 1941 – August 5, 1988) was an Australian-American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer. He was best known for writing the screenplay for the 1971 film Harold and Maude. and for directing the films Foul Play (1978) and 9 to 5 (1980). Higgins was born in Nouméa, New...

Tagline:

  • The power behind the throne.

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1980
  • Apr 17, 2001
  • Dec 19, 1980
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  • 1 h 50 min

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1981

Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film Nominees

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 74
  • 2000
  • 2,745
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5
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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs of 2000

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