The $5.20 an Hour Dream
1980, English. Directed by Russ Mayberry.
A debt-ridden divorced mother and factory worker strives to get a higher-paying job on the traditionally all-male main assembly line.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The $5.20 an Hour Dream
The $5.20 an Hour Dream isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 January 1980.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 January 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert E. Thompson
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The $5.20 an Hour Dream
TalhotBlond
2012 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Iron Jawed Angels
2004 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cheaters
2000 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Normal
2003 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Heaven
2019 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
American Son
2019 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
1999 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
1996 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Girl in the Box
2016 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Christmas Shoes
2002 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The $5.20 an Hour Dream: quick answers
Is The $5.20 an Hour Dream worth watching?
The $5.20 an Hour Dream doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The $5.20 an Hour Dream?
The $5.20 an Hour Dream runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The $5.20 an Hour Dream have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The $5.20 an Hour Dream. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The $5.20 an Hour Dream parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The $5.20 an Hour Dream yet.
Which OTT platform is The $5.20 an Hour Dream on?
The $5.20 an Hour Dream isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 January 1980. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The $5.20 an Hour Dream?
If you liked The $5.20 an Hour Dream, try TalhotBlond, Iron Jawed Angels, Cheaters.
Who directed The $5.20 an Hour Dream?
The $5.20 an Hour Dream (1980) was directed by Russ Mayberry and stars Linda Lavin, Richard Jaeckel, Nicholas Pryor.