Bartleby_
"I would prefer not to."
An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.
Starring
Crispin Glover, David Paymer, Glenne Headly
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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4 countries
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Year context
Bartleby was released 25 years ago in 2001.
Overview
An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.
Bartleby is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (12)
Crispin Glover
Bartleby
David Paymer
The Boss
Glenne Headly
Vivian
Joe Piscopo
Rocky
Maury Chaykin
Ernest
Seymour Cassel
Frank Waxman
Dick Martin
The Mayor
Carrie Snodgress
Book Publisher
GD
Greta Danielle Newgren
Boss's Date
Ken Murakami
Landlord
Josh Kornbluth
Property Manager
Nick Scoggin
Street Philosopher
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (37 votes)
Popularity
3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bartleby about?
An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.
How long is Bartleby?
Bartleby has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Bartleby?
The cast of Bartleby includes Crispin Glover, David Paymer, Glenne Headly, Joe Piscopo, Maury Chaykin.
What is the rating of Bartleby?
Bartleby has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 37 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama