Office Space

1999, Comedy, 1h 29m

102 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Mike Judge lampoons the office grind with its inspired mix of sharp dialogue and witty one-liners. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Corporate drone Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston) hates his soul-killing job at software company Initech. While undergoing hypnotherapy, Peter is left in a blissful state when his therapist dies in the middle of their session. He refuses to work overtime, plays games at his desk and unintentionally charms two consultants into putting him on the management fast-track. When Peter's friends learn they're about to be downsized, they hatch a revenge plot against the company inspired by "Superman III."
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Brief Sexuality)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Mike Judge
  • Producer:
    Daniel Rappaport, Michael Rotenberg
  • Writer:
    Mike Judge, Mike Judge
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $10.8M
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  • Distributor:
    20th Century Fox
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, Dolby Stereo

Cast & Crew

Ron Livingston
Peter Gibbons
Jennifer Aniston
Joanna
David Herman
Michael Bolton
Ajay Naidu
Samir
Diedrich Bader
Lawrence
Stephen Root
Milton Waddams
Gary Cole
Bill Lumbergh
Richard Riehle
Tom Smykowski
John C. McGinley
Bob Slydell
Ali Wentworth
Anne
Rupert Reyes
Mexican Waiter
Todd Duffey
Chotchkie's Waiter (Brian)
Jennifer Emerson
Female Temp
Mike Judge
Director
Mike Judge
Writer
Mike Judge
Screenwriter
Daniel Rappaport
Producer
Guy Riedel
Executive Producer
Michael Rotenberg
Producer
John Frizzell
Original Music
Tim Suhrstedt
Cinematographer
David Rennie
Film Editing
Nancy Klopper
Casting
Edward T. McAvoy
Production Design
Adele Plauche
Art Director
Carla Curry
Set Decoration
Melinda Eshelman
Costume Design
Felicity Bowring
Key Makeup Artist
Bonnie Clevering
Key Hair Stylist
Udi Nedivi
Unit Production Manager
Rip Murray
First Assistant Director
Michael Bayer
Set Dresser
Marc Dabrusin
Set Dresser
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Critic Reviews for Office Space

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Audience Reviews for Office Space

  • Jul 14, 2015
    I am not sure why I never saw this until now. It has elements that any office worker can easily identify with. A great cast with believable characters kind of makes this the Ferris Bueller of office movies.
    Ian W Super Reviewer
  • Apr 30, 2014
    Umm...yeah. Office Space is an outstanding workplace comedy that brilliantly satirizes office life. After going to hypnotherapy, software engineer Peter Gibbons has a change in attitude and begins to rebel against the cubicle life that he feels trapped by. Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, Stephen Root, and Gary Cole lead the cast and give strong performances. The writing is also especially good, particularly the dialog; which is quite clever and witty. Overall the film does a great job at satirizing Corporate America, and at finding humor in the mundane. A poignant and timely comedy, Office Space is incredibly smart and funny. "PC load letter! What the f*** does that mean?"
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 08, 2012
    For a comedy in the realms of the start of the new millennium, Mike Judge does well in maintaining the satirical nonsense and laughter within the realms of the corporate-cubicle genre. Office Space is sly and humorous. 4/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Aug 01, 2012
    Like Judge's Extract, Office Space may not be laugh-out-loud funny, but it definitely puts a smile on your face and entertains you throughout. I really loved the way the film presents an office: as something that can really waste your time when you could be making money in better ways. It shows that not everyone is meant to be cooped up in an office for the rest of their lives, which is important to consider when making career choices, therefore making the film itself important.
    Kevin M Super Reviewer
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