The Best Work/Life Movies of the '90s
How many of these have you seen?
The 1990s have been a decade of work/life awareness, from finally appreciating the family to cracking under pressure. And this awareness has been reflected in the movies that Hollywood has been pushing out. Here are some of the work/life movies we have most enjoyed.
When you're done, add your own favorite movies.
Regarding Henry
1991
A powerful and emotional Harrison Ford movie about work/life balance and family. Take your attorney to see it.
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
Jodie Foster's work takes over her life. Creepiness takes over ours.
City Slickers
1991
The one movie here about escaping from work; Billy Crystal is sick of his gig selling radio time. Funny, good acting and a good message.
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992
Notice to employer: This movie not to be used as a sales training video.
Falling Down
1993
One of Michael Douglas' many work/life movies, this was about an L.A. man on a rampage after his job pushes him to the end of his rope.
The War Room
1993
Fascinating behind-the-scenes documentary about life working on The Slick One's first campaign victory. Stars James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.
Swimming With Sharks
1995
Frank Whaley tries to climb the ladder of success by playing Hollywood assistant to abusive employer Kevin Spacey.
Heat
1995
Starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, whose family relationships suffer while trying to do his job.
American Beauty
1999
Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening show you what can happen to a family that suffers from work/life imbalance in the 'burbs.
How many of these have you seen?
The 1990s have been a decade of work/life awareness, from finally appreciating the family to cracking under pressure. And this awareness has been reflected in the movies that Hollywood has been pushing out. Here are some of the work/life movies we have most enjoyed.
When you're done, add your own favorite movies.
Regarding Henry
1991
A powerful and emotional Harrison Ford movie about work/life balance and family. Take your attorney to see it.
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
Jodie Foster's work takes over her life. Creepiness takes over ours.
City Slickers
1991
The one movie here about escaping from work; Billy Crystal is sick of his gig selling radio time. Funny, good acting and a good message.
Glengarry Glen Ross
1992
Notice to employer: This movie not to be used as a sales training video.
Falling Down
1993
One of Michael Douglas' many work/life movies, this was about an L.A. man on a rampage after his job pushes him to the end of his rope.
The War Room
1993
Fascinating behind-the-scenes documentary about life working on The Slick One's first campaign victory. Stars James Carville and George Stephanopoulos.
Swimming With Sharks
1995
Frank Whaley tries to climb the ladder of success by playing Hollywood assistant to abusive employer Kevin Spacey.
Heat
1995
Starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, whose family relationships suffer while trying to do his job.
American Beauty
1999
Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening show you what can happen to a family that suffers from work/life imbalance in the 'burbs.
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