---
title: "The Odd Job"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-odd-job-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 164156
imdb_id: "tt0078016"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Odd Job (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-odd-job-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Odd Job is a 1978 British comedy film starring Monty Python member Graham Chapman. The film features the story of Arthur Harris, a happily married man who returns from his job to discover that his wife, Fiona, is leaving him. Devastated by this news, Arthur gets really drunk and attempts to commit suicide. After a few setbacks, and while he is trying to electrocute himself with a lamp, the doorbell rings. An odd man in a leather coat appears and asks if there are any odd jobs that he can perform. Arthur proceeds to hire the man to kill him. The next day, Arthur's wife returns home, but the man he hired is still persistently trying to kill him. The film runs for one hour and twenty-seven minutes and was released in Great Britain on August 31, 1978. It has been described as the film Graham Chapman starred in that everyone forgets exists.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream | Bloodstream | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Medak
- **Networks / Studios**: Charisma Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Graham Chapman** as *Arthur Harris*
- **David Jason** as *The Odd Job Man*
- **Diana Quick** as *Fiona Harris*
- **Simon Williams** as *Tony Sloane*
- **Edward Hardwicke** as *Inspector Black*
- **Bill Paterson** as *Sergeant Mull*
- **Michael Elphick** as *Raymonde*
- **Carolyn Seymour** as *Angie*
- **Joe Melia** as *Head Waiter*
- **George Innes** as *Caretaker*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Odd Job online?
The Odd Job is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Odd Job worth watching?
The Odd Job holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 15 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Odd Job and when was it released?
The Odd Job is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1978. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Odd Job?
The Odd Job was directed by Peter Medak.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Odd Job — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/164156)
- [The Odd Job - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odd_Job)
- [The Odd Job (1978) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078016/fullcredits/)
- [The Odd Job (1978) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/164156-the-odd-job/cast)

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