Picture Credit: 20th Century Fox
Following the heartbreaking news of Dolly Parton’s passing at the age of 80 this past week, Netflix has brought one of her most iconic on-screen performances back to the US library. As of today, August 31st, 2026, the legendary 1980 workplace comedy Nine to Five is streaming once again.
It’s impossible to exaggerate the influence that Dolly Parton had on American culture over her incredible six-decade career. The Queen of Country wasn’t just a musical powerhouse who penned hits like “Jolene” and “A Coat of Many Colors”; she was also a beloved actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
To honor her immense legacy, fans will be thrilled to see that 20th Century Fox’s Nine to Five has finally made its return to Netflix USA. The last time subscribers could stream this classic on the platform was a full decade ago with its last stint being between April 2015 and April 2016. This re-addition applies to Netflix US plus additional regions including the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, among others.
If you’ve never seen it, there’s no better time to dive in. Here’s what you need to know about the beloved comedy:
- Synopsis: Three women fed up with their boss entertain fantasies of revenge—which become reality when they believe they’ve inadvertently poisoned his coffee.
- Director: Colin Higgins
- Cast: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Sterling Hayden, Elizabeth Wilson, Henry Jones, Lawrence Pressman
- Certificate: PG
- Year: 1980
- Duration: 1hr 49m
Other Dolly Parton Movies and Shows to Watch on Netflix
If you’re feeling very “I Will Always Love You” about Miss Dolly today, Nine to Five isn’t the only title available. Whether she’s acting, producing, or simply serving as the ultimate muse, here is a complete guide to celebrating her lasting screen and stage legacy with other movies and series currently streaming on Netflix:
Grace and Frankie (Season 7, Episode 16: “The Beginning”)
If you just finished watching Nine to Five, you absolutely cannot miss this one. After years of hoping and planning by the showrunners, Dolly made a highly anticipated, heaven-sent cameo in the 2022 series finale of Grace and Frankie, finally sharing the screen with her former co-stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin once again. In the emotional final episode, titled “The Beginning,” Dolly steps in to play Agnes, a tough, working-class angel in heaven.
Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings (2019)
Executive produced by Parton herself, this eight-episode anthology series reimagines some of the singer’s most well-known songs as heartfelt, funny tales of nostalgia, connection, and acceptance. Dolly even makes a few cameos! The premiere episode, “Jolene,” brings her classic hit to life, while “Cracker Jack” reunites four old friends who reminisce over time lost.
Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square (2020)
A Christmas-themed musical with original holiday tunes from Parton? Yes, please. Christine Baranski stars as the wealthy Regina Fuller, who returns to her idyllic hometown to evict the residents and sell the land to an evil developer. It’s up to the townspeople—and Dolly Parton playing a literal Angel—to help her small heart grow three sizes and save Christmas.
Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute (2021)
In this beautiful tribute to the singer’s extraordinary legacy, her fellow performers join together for a musical salute. Featuring Miley Cyrus (Parton’s real-life goddaughter), Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Leon Bridges, and Willie Nelson, this special is packed with new spins on Parton classics and endless appreciation for her decades of iconic songwriting.
Dumplin’ (2018)
Directed by Anne Fletcher, Dumplin’ is a sweet coming-of-age comedy starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston. Willowdean Dickson, nicknamed Dumplin’ by her former beauty queen mother, decides to protest the local pageant system by entering it herself. Featuring original songs by Parton—whose legacy plays a massive, spoiler-filled part in the film’s plot—Dumplin’ is a feel-good self-love story with a fabulous drag queen twist.
The PEOPLE Interview (Season 3, 2023)
“I know who I am, and I don’t try to be anybody else. And if that ain’t good enough for you, too bad,” Parton says at the top of her 20-minute episode in this docuseries. It’s a candid, touching discussion where Parton reflects on her storied childhood, her celebrated career, her fierce self-respect, and her boundless love for her fans.
Will you be honoring the Queen of Country by watching Nine to Five or her other fantastic titles on Netflix this week? Let us know in the comments below!
