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Office Space

  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
299K
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POPULARITY
855
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SatireComedy

Three company workers who hate their jobs decide to rebel against their greedy boss.Three company workers who hate their jobs decide to rebel against their greedy boss.Three company workers who hate their jobs decide to rebel against their greedy boss.

  • Director
    • Mike Judge
  • Writer
    • Mike Judge
  • Stars
    • Ron Livingston
    • Jennifer Aniston
    • David Herman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    299K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    855
    78
    • Director
      • Mike Judge
    • Writer
      • Mike Judge
    • Stars
      • Ron Livingston
      • Jennifer Aniston
      • David Herman
    • 736User reviews
    • 134Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

    Videos4

    Office Space: Special Edition
    Trailer 1:57
    Office Space: Special Edition
    How Ron Livingston Reacts to Fans Mistaking Him for Other Actors
    Clip 3:18
    How Ron Livingston Reacts to Fans Mistaking Him for Other Actors
    How Ron Livingston Reacts to Fans Mistaking Him for Other Actors
    Clip 3:18
    How Ron Livingston Reacts to Fans Mistaking Him for Other Actors
    What Roles Was Jennifer Aniston Considered For?
    Video 2:49
    What Roles Was Jennifer Aniston Considered For?
    'Office Space' | Anniversary Mashup
    Video 1:50
    'Office Space' | Anniversary Mashup

    Photos149

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    Ron Livingston
    Ron Livingston
    • Peter
    Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston
    • Joanna
    David Herman
    David Herman
    • Michael Bolton
    Ajay Naidu
    Ajay Naidu
    • Samir
    Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader
    • Lawrence
    Stephen Root
    Stephen Root
    • Milton
    Gary Cole
    Gary Cole
    • Bill Lumbergh
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Tom Smykowski
    Alexandra Wentworth
    Alexandra Wentworth
    • Anne
    Joe Bays
    Joe Bays
    • Dom Portwood
    John C. McGinley
    John C. McGinley
    • Bob Slydell
    Paul Willson
    Paul Willson
    • Bob Porter
    Kinna McInroe
    Kinna McInroe
    • Nina
    Todd Duffey
    Todd Duffey
    • Chotchkie's Waiter
    Greg Pitts
    Greg Pitts
    • Drew
    Michael McShane
    Michael McShane
    • Dr. Swanson
    • (as Micheal McShane)
    Linda Wakeman
    • Laura Smykowski
    Jennifer Jane Emerson
    Jennifer Jane Emerson
    • Female Temp
    • Director
      • Mike Judge
    • Writer
      • Mike Judge
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews736

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    9Anonymous_Maxine

    As is sure to be the saying by now, anyone who has ever worked in an office should get a pretty good kick out of this one.

    Every aggravating thing about working in an office, from the traffic on the way to work to that damn copier, is in this movie, and dealt with in ways that we've all wanted to, at some point or another. Well, except for the traffic, of course. The traffic remains undefeated. Besides telling a highly amusing story about office workers who are just fed up with it all, Office Space is full of other little comments on society, such as the way the film points out the sheer goofiness of geeky white guys who listen to hardcore rap music. The film presents a heavily exaggerated version of the typical office, but underneath that exaggeration, the depiction is very accurate. You have the fairly timid but passive aggressive superior, Bill Lumbergh, portrayed hilariously by Gary Cole, the repressive office cubicles, the mumbly guy that kind of weirds everyone out, and of course, the disillusioned office employee who just doesn't care anymore.

    Ron Livingston fulfills this last role very well, being very open about his dislike of his job and his intentions to do as little as possible for as long as he still gets paid, but it is the weird guy that really gets laughs consistently, whose name, in this case, is Milton. This guy's hilarious situation involves having been laid off years before without knowing because no one told him, because he still receives a paycheck due to a glitch in the payroll system, and whose primary concerns seem to be the location of his cubicle, his red stapler, and the fact that last year, he didn't receive a piece of cake at the office party. The way that this guy's situation gets consistently worse and the way that he is pushed further and further toward the edge of sanity is one of the funniest things about this movie. And we can't forget the Indian guy, Samir, whose grammatically flawed exclamations also provide for an endless source of comedic entertainment.

    Jennifer Aniston plays a small role as Peter Gibbons' (Livingston) love interest, as well as that of a waitress who is also sick and tired of the ridiculousness of her job (such as a specified minimum of pieces of `flair' that employees must wear to work). Ron's home life is another thing that is parodied in this high quality comedy, as the shortcomings of living in an average apartment are clearly and side-splittingly portrayed. Clearly, the office scenes are by far the funniest of the film, and the eventual criminal plot to embezzle a huge sum of money from the company and take up a lifestyle of not really doing anything, despite the fact that it is also very well done, can be largely overlooked because of the sheer hilarity of the rest of the film. This is excellent stuff from the famous creator of the endlessly amusing Beavis & Butt-Head who, with Office Space, has further proved that he is just the type of guy who knows what's funny.
    9Manthorpe

    Unique comedy experience. HE-larious!

    Easily one of my favorite comedies, and sort of a source of medicine for the pains of working in an office with complete idiots. Ahh, cubicle life. Anyone who's ever worked in a corporate office can relate to this film on some level, and can probably swear that they know someone exactly like one of the characters depicted here. Mike Judge really captures the aspect that makes office life so miserable, which is without a doubt the characters that you must deal with that your personal life would normally exclude. There is no question that he must've had his own bout with the way of the office bitch, as he shows that he knows it all too well. Out of the comedies I've seen, I can most identify with this one.

    Kudos to the casting department for putting together a unique group of people to portray the perfect characters for the story. Peter, Samir, Michael Bolton, and especially the Milton and Lumbergh characters, are all a true treat to watch and never get old upon reviewings.

    A true comedic classic, but probably for more of a niche audience. Having never worked in an office before, you may not enjoy it as much as others...but then again, I could be wrong and is still worth checking out. But if you have or do work in an office, this movie is a must see!

    Office Space has a special place in my heart for others reasons too. Parts of it were filmed within walking distance of my apartment, and my girlfriend lives in Peter's apartments from the movie, which is also right down the street! That just adds even more to the fact that I can identify with this film 100%, especially considering I drive the same way to work as Peter did! Too weird.

    Um, yeah, go see it.
    9mstomaso

    Clever Little Comedy

    It still boggles my mind that this classic working-person's comedy was overlooked at the box office. Unlike today's dumbed-down, unfunny comedy-schlock, Office Space's script was carefully written before the camera began shooting. Based on his Milton shorts, Mike Judge wrote and directed Office Space and did a great job. The film is cleverly written, nicely plotted and paced, and holds interest even after repeated viewings (something I can not say for most comedies).

    Peter (Ron Livingston) and his friends have a permanent case of 'the Mondays.' Stuck in dead end programming jobs in an uncaring corporate environment, with a series of ridiculous, annoying and dysfunctional co-workers, Peter has motivation problems. At the request of his equally aggravating girlfriend, he subjects himself to occupational therapy via hypnotism, but just as he reaches a deep trance state, the hypnotist drops dead, and Peter is left in a state of blissful lack of inhibitions. And as things begin to go wrong, they actually get better - through the films twisted (but oh so truthful) logic.

    Ron Livingston leads a nicely cast group of actors, including an early appearance by the now-famous Jennifer Aniston. Diedrich Bader is especially memorable for his heroic portrayal of Lawrence, the next-door neighbor and guru. And Ron Coleman and Stephen Root are wonderful.

    I have seen Office Space at least ten times, and it, remarkably, does not get old. The recent tendency to dumb-down comedic film exhibits contempt for its own audience. A return to comedies that don't punish people for thinking would make me a fan of the genre, and this would be a great example to draw from.
    8rupie

    For all who have worked in cubicles, this flick's for you

    As someone who is recently retired from cubicle life in the software business, I have to say this movie hits all the high points. Every nasty, annoying, nonsensical facet of life in the high tech world is lampooned here in a highly intelligent, perceptive and hilarious way, from the grating voice of the secretary answering the phone, to the endless memos on insignificant subjects, to the constant watching your back to see who gets laid off next. They even have the fashions right, as witness the matching tie and suspenders of the boss we all hate. I can see how viewers who have not lived this life might find the movie pointless, but for all of us who have been there, this is a must-see film. Particular mention must be given to the brilliant (I don't use that word often) script, which makes so many subtle points so effectively. I think this is going to go down as one of those "sleeper" classics. I myself had never heard of it until my former boss (herself a victim of the downsizing portrayed so hilariously here, although not so hilarious for her) mentioned it in a meeting. If you love "Dilbert", this is it brought to the screen.
    9TheLittleSongbird

    Great comedy that gets better with each viewing

    I personally would have liked the film to have been a tad longer, however that said it is an excellent film. The cinematography and direction are both rock solid, the cast helped by great characters do wonderful jobs, alongside Friends and The Iron Giant Office Space is one of the better projects and roles Jennifer Aniston appeared in and the story is very interesting and well paced.

    But it is the humour and writing where Office Space really soars. Consistently the writing and humour in Office Space is hilarious yet surrealistically truthful as well. Also this is a film that for me gets better and better every time I feel, I find something new to admire and to smile and laugh at each time.

    Overall, Office Space is a great comedy. 9/10 Bethany Cox

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    • Trivia
      The "P.C. Load Letter" scene was not scripted. David Herman had more lines to say to Ron Livingston, but he was interrupted by the printer jamming and didn't understand what the error message meant.
    • Goofs
      When Peter shuts down his computer, it shares characteristics with both Macintosh and DOS-based computers, including a hybrid Mac/Windows GUI, an A: drive and a C:\ prompt. The movie is set in a generic, universally-identifiable world, and the hybrid computer is clearly a carefully-planned gag based around that theme, rather than a goof.
    • Quotes

      Samir: No one in this country can ever pronounce my name right. It's not that hard: Na-ghee-na-na-jar. Nagheenanajar.

      Michael Bolton: Yeah, well, at least your name isn't Michael Bolton.

      Samir: You know, there's nothing wrong with that name.

      Michael Bolton: There *was* nothing wrong with it... until I was about twelve years old and that no-talent ass clown became famous and started winning Grammys.

      Samir: Hmm... well, why don't you just go by Mike instead of Michael?

      Michael Bolton: No way! Why should I change? He's the one who sucks.

    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credits, it states "This movie was cut entirely on a computer."
    • Alternate versions
      The theatrical release of the film features the soundtrack in different sequence than the DVD release of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Message in a Bottle/My Favorite Martian/Children of Heaven/Blast from the Past/God Said, 'Ha!' (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Mambo No. 8
      Written and Performed by Dámaso Pérez Prado (as Perez Prado)

      Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cubiculos de la oficina
    • Filming locations
      • 9739 Great Hills Trail, Austin, Texas, USA(Chotchkie's restaurant exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
      • Cubicle Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,827,810
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,231,727
      • Feb 21, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,829,894
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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