Working Tra$h (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1990, Working Tra$h is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Alan Metter, running about 89 minutes. “Turing Trash Into Cash” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two men (George Carlin, Ben Stiller) working as janitors at a brokerage firm become rich by making investments based on insider information they gather from the brokers' garbage.
Who’s in it. Working Tra$h stars Ben Stiller as Freddy, George Carlin as Ralph, Buddy Ebsen as Vandevere Lodge and Leslie Hope as Susan Fahnestock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Working Tra$h has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Working Tra$h page.
If you liked it. Fans of Working Tra$h tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Working Tra$h (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Working Tra$h change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Working Tra$h worth watching?
- Working Tra$h holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Working Tra$h?
- Working Tra$h stars Ben Stiller, George Carlin, Buddy Ebsen, Leslie Hope and Michael J. Pollard.
- When was Working Tra$h released?
- Working Tra$h was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.