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DRAMA . 2019 . 1h 49m . 7.5/10

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"When the job ends, the real work begins."

When the last factory in a small Rust Belt town closes its doors, an unlikely hero emerges in dutiful, quiet Allery Parkes. A career employee of the factory, the aging Allery can't reconcile how to live a life simply sitting at home doing nothing. Against the advice and pleas of his loving wife Iola, he forms an unlikely friendship with his charismatic neighbor Walter Brewer in order to revive the defunct factory.

Starring Peter Gerety, Billy Brown, Talia Shire
7.5/10
Rating
1h 49m
Runtime
2019
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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When the job ends, the real work begins.

When the last factory in a small Rust Belt town closes its doors, an unlikely hero emerges in dutiful, quiet Allery Parkes. A career employee of the factory, the aging Allery can't reconcile how to live a life simply sitting at home doing nothing. Against the advice and pleas of his loving wife Iola, he forms an unlikely friendship with his charismatic neighbor Walter Brewer in order to revive the defunct factory.

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Cast
Peter Gerety stars as Allery Parkes in Working Man.
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Year context
Working Man was released 7 years ago in 2019.
Overview
When the last factory in a small Rust Belt town closes its doors, an unlikely hero emerges in dutiful, quiet Allery Parkes. A career employee of the factory,...
Working Man is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 49m.

CAST (20)

Peter Gerety
Peter Gerety
Allery Parkes
Billy Brown
Billy Brown
Walter Brewer
Talia Shire
Talia Shire
Iola Parkes
J. Salome Martinez
J. Salome Martinez
Benny Mendez
Patrese McClain
Patrese McClain
Cecilia Brewer
RH
Ryan Hallahan
McDowell
Bobby Richards
Bobby Richards
Stan Gordman
Kirsten Fitzgerald
Kirsten Fitzgerald
Marg Maldonna
Mike Brunlieb
Mike Brunlieb
Roger Hendriksen
Barbara E. Robertson
Barbara E. Robertson
Bonnie
Matthew Russell
Matthew Russell
Brandon the Local Reporter
DL
Daniel Leahy
Brian the Assistant
Bea Cordelia
Bea Cordelia
Check-Out Clerk
Marc Grapey
Marc Grapey
Unemployment Line Man
Bradley Grant Smith
Bradley Grant Smith
Pastor Mark
JS
Jason Singer
Sheriff
LC
Liam C. Miller
Uniform Guy
VS
Vonzell Scott
Co-Worker
AS
A.C. Smith
Worker #1
José Antonio García
José Antonio García
Worker #2

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (9 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Working Man about?
When the last factory in a small Rust Belt town closes its doors, an unlikely hero emerges in dutiful, quiet Allery Parkes. A career employee of the factory, the aging Allery can't reconcile how to live a life simply sitting at home doing nothing. Against the advice and pleas of his loving wife Iola, he forms an unlikely friendship with his charismatic neighbor Walter Brewer in order to revive the defunct factory.
How long is Working Man?
Working Man has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in Working Man?
The cast of Working Man includes Peter Gerety, Billy Brown, Talia Shire, J. Salome Martinez, Patrese McClain.
What is the rating of Working Man?
Working Man has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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