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Hardly Working

Hardly Working

Hardly Working
1980 1h 31m4.6

Hardly Working

“The world's funniest funny man is back!”

Comedy
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In Jerry Lewis's first film in a decade, he plays Bo Hooper, an unemployed circus clown who can't seem to hold down a job. The film opens with a brief montage of clips from past Lewis movies. He then moves into a succession of jobs that he gets himself fired from including a gas station attendant and a mailman - all with disastrous results.

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DirectorJerry Lewis
ScreenplayMichael Janover, Jerry Lewis
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 30, 1980
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 31m
Budget$3M
Revenue$49M
Profit+$46M
Rating⭐ 4.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 4.7 / 10
Votes19
GenresComedy
Studio20th Century Fox, Hardly Working

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Cast

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Bo Hooper

Susan Oliver

Susan Oliver

Claire Trent

Roger C. Carmel

Roger C. Carmel

Robert Trent

Deanna Lund

Deanna Lund

Millie

Harold J. Stone

Harold J. Stone

Frank Loucazi

Steve Franken

Steve Franken

Steve Torres

Buddy Lester

Buddy Lester

Claude Reed

Leonard Stone

Leonard Stone

Ted Mitchell

Jerry Lester

Jerry Lester

Slats

Billy Barty

Billy Barty

Sammy

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Where can I watch Hardly Working?

Hardly Working (1980) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Hardly Working about?

In Jerry Lewis's first film in a decade, he plays Bo Hooper, an unemployed circus clown who can't seem to hold down a job. The film opens with a brief montage of clips from past Lewis movies. He then moves into a succession of jobs that he gets himself fired from including a gas...

Who directed Hardly Working?

Hardly Working (1980) was directed by Jerry Lewis. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 31m, rated 4.6/10.

How long is Hardly Working?

Hardly Working runs 1h 31m (91 minutes total). Audience rating: 4.6/10 from 19 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is Hardly Working worth watching?

Hardly Working is rated 4.6/10 by 19 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy fans.