Office Space
Office Space

Movie spotlight

Office Space

1999
Movie
90 min
English

A depressed white-collar worker tries hypnotherapy, only to find himself in a perpetual state of devil-may-care bliss that prompts him to start living by his own rules, and hatch a hapless attempt to embezzle money from his soul-killing employers.

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users90%
Director: Mike JudgeGenres: Comedy, Satire

Plot Summary

A group of disgruntled office workers hatches a plan to get revenge on their condescending and incompetent boss and the corporate bureaucracy that plagues their lives. As their scheme escalates, they find themselves navigating the absurdities of workplace culture and questioning their own roles within it. The film satirizes the monotonous and soul-crushing nature of cubicle life.

Critical Reception

Initially met with a lukewarm response and poor box office performance, 'Office Space' gained a significant cult following through home video and television airings. It is now widely regarded as a classic of workplace comedy, praised for its relatable depiction of corporate drudgery and its sharp, observational humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Hilariously captures the drudgery and absurdity of corporate office life.

  • Features a cast of relatable characters and memorable comedic performances.

  • Timeless satire that resonates with anyone who has experienced office politics.

Google audience: Viewers consistently praise 'Office Space' for its uncanny accuracy in depicting the frustrations and absurdities of working in a soul-crushing corporate environment. Many appreciate the film's dark humor and its ability to provide catharsis for anyone who has felt like a cog in a machine.

Fun Fact

The character of Milton Waddams, who is constantly having his stapler taken, was inspired by a real-life office worker director Mike Judge knew who was obsessed with his red Swingline stapler.

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3 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Office Space'</em> is great! The first chunk of the movie really is just like the <em>'The Office'</em>; this walked so that could run etc. Amusing to see the printer scene in its natural habitat, I've seen it out of context and par...

portman123

portman123

Really enjoyable, gentle, fun comedy about a very relatable topic.

PorkNachos

PorkNachos

I suppose you have to enjoy a certain type of comedy to truly appreciate Office Space. Be open-minded when you watch it! There are so many great scenes (like taking a terrible fax/printer to an open field and beat it to death with bats etc....