Hardly Working
1980, English. Directed by Jerry Lewis.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 30 January 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jerry Lewis, Michael Janover
- Budget
- $3.4M
- Box office
- $49M
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How long is Hardly Working?
Hardly Working runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Hardly Working parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hardly Working is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Hardly Working on?
Hardly Working isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 January 1980. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hardly Working?
If you liked Hardly Working, try Hooper, Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry, Oscar.
Who directed Hardly Working?
Hardly Working (1980) was directed by Jerry Lewis and stars Jerry Lewis, Susan Oliver, Roger C. Carmel.