9 to 5 (1980) : Does This Comedy Still Hit Today?
1h 9m | Sep 18, 2026Clock in with John and Beck as we revisit the 1980 workplace comedy 9 to 5, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton.
I’m joined by Beck as we look back at the movie’s comedy, its unforgettable characters, the workplace frustrations at the heart of the story, and why so much of what 9 to 5 was talking about still feels surprisingly relevant today.
We also get into our favorite moments, what has aged well, what feels different watching it today, and whether this comedy still hits more than 45 years later.
🎬 Movie: 9 to 5 (1980)
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Question for you: Does 9 to 5 still hold up today, or is this one you mostly love for the nostalgia?
00:00 - Intro & Initial Nostalgia Ratings
03:34 - Judy’s First Day & Consolidated Companies Office Tour
10:33 - Introducing Franklin Hart Jr. & Office Dynamics
15:34 - Violet Passed Over for Promotion & Taking Credit for Work
20:36 - Office Rumors & Doralee Confronts Mr. Hart
30:05 - Bonding at the Bar & Revenge Fantasies
36:59 - The Rat Poison Mix-Up & Hospital Chaos
44:27 - The Kidnapping & Holding Hart Hostage
47:11 - Remaking the Office: Flexible Hours, Equal Pay & Daycare
51:56 - Dick Arrives & Hart Breaks Free
55:33 - Chairman Tinsworthy Visits & Hart Sent to Brazil
1:01:31 - Epilogue & Character Fates
1:04:40 - Final Scores, Modern Relevance & Dolly Parton Discussion
1:08:00 - Viewer Questions & Outro
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