Working Girl

Working Girl is currently streaming in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the UK on Disney Plus, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 1,067 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Melanie Griffith's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Working Girl keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Working Girl land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. When a secretary's idea is stolen by her boss, she takes a risky chance to reclaim it by impersonating him and running the project from his position. Melanie Griffith and Harrison Ford lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 1988. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Working Girl holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Working Girl respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Melanie Griffith sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.