I used to think 'Office Space' was the ultimate workplace movie. Then I found this 1997 hidden gem on Prime Video
The article discusses the film 'Clockwatchers,' highlighting its portrayal of the struggles faced by temporary workers in a corporate environment. Unlike the more comedic 'Office Space,' 'Clockwatchers' offers a poignant look at the loneliness and marginalization of its characters. The film features an all-star cast and is available for streaming on Prime Video.
- ▪Directed by Jill Sprecher, 'Clockwatchers' focuses on the lives of four women working as temps at a credit company.
- ▪The film captures the haunting loneliness of being a temporary worker in a permanent world.
- ▪It features an all-star cast including Toni Collette, Parker Posey, and Lisa Kudrow.
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Entertainment Streaming Prime Video I used to think 'Office Space' was the ultimate workplace movie. Then I found this 1997 hidden gem on Prime Video Opinion By Nicole Pyles published 18 May 2026 Toni Collette and Parker Posey shine in 'Clockwatchers' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Alamy) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I’ve been a devoted fan of the now-iconic movie "Office Space" since I started my first corporate gig, a job defined by its share of beige cubicle walls, jam-prone printers and aggressively mediocre free coffee.
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