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Office Space

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Corporate drone Peter Gibbons 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."
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Mike Judge lampoons the office grind with its inspired mix of sharp dialogue and witty one-liners.

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Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter 02/20/2018
Given the terrific setup, the rather lackadaisical ending is flat. Still, the performers have a lot of fun getting there. Go to Full Review Jami Bernard New York Daily News 02/19/2016
3/4
With a judiciously executed hip-hop soundtrack and the same anti-conformist spirit that informs Judge's TV cartoons, "Office Space" can expect to attract people who aren't even old enough to be stuck in dead-end jobs. Go to Full Review Ann Hornaday Baltimore Sun 11/04/2013
3/4
Imagine a live-action version of Dilbert, or In the Company of Men reconceived as a lighthearted romp, and you get the idea of Office Space, the auspicious live-action debut of Mike Judge. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 09/19/2024
4/5
Office Space may have disappointed at the box office in 1999 but as the film turned 25 years old, it's clear why it was able to attract a cult following. Go to Full Review Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht 02/08/2024
3.5/5
Mike Judge’s film’s real target was capitalism, even if it never quite said so (25th anniversary) Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 09/02/2022
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TheFilmCritics @TheFilmCritics 4d Office Space continues to age into a workplace survival guide. Mike Judge’s deadpan satire skewers cubicles, pointless meetings, micromanagement, and corporate drudgery with an uncanny sense of recognition. Ron Livingston brings easygoing charm to Peter Gibbons, while Gary Cole’s cheerfully maddening Bill Lumbergh and Stephen Root’s unforgettable Milton provide much of the film’s comic ammunition. Its understated humor and sharp observations about burnout and finding meaning beyond a paycheck give the movie surprising staying power. Still, the loose, sketch-like plotting and overly convenient ending keep it from being a perfectly constructed comedy, while some dated office details may land less strongly with younger viewers. Even so, its themes remain remarkably universal—and perhaps more painfully funny the longer you’ve worked behind a desk. See more kampfwuffi T @RT81723222 Aug 16 So funny. Lol. A must see movie. See more Neil K @Krishman Jul 27 This one ages well, even after nearly 30 years. Lots of quotable one liners for the modern office place. See more Nick F. @Syncrasy May 2 Hilarious. So many quotable lines. See more Joshua D. @RT63334519 Apr 15 A timeless classic about a man and his stapler. See more Steve B @RT43949574 Mar 10 This is an absolute must see movie, I’ve watched it many times over the years and still spot things that went under my radar. Funny, clever and nostalgic. I love it See more Read all reviews
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Mike Judge

Director

Ron Livingston

Peter Gibbons

Jennifer Aniston

Joanna

David Herman

Michael Bolton

Ajay Naidu

Samir

Diedrich Bader

Lawrence

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Office Space

Relaxed computer programmer Peter Gibbons (RON LIVINGSTON) enjoys a nutritious snack while playing a computer game at work. (L-R) AJAY NAIDU, RON LIVINGSTON, DAVID HERMAN and RICHARD RIEHLE review their options when they suspect they might be "downsized." JENNIFER ANISTON as restaurant hostess Joanna finds herself attracted to RON LIVINGSTON as corporate slave Peter. Waitress JENNIFER ANISTON does not enjoy her latest chat with her boss. A laid-back RON LIVINGSTON (left) impresses clueless "efficiency experts" JOHN C. McGINLEY (in white shirt) and PAUL WILLSON. DIEDRICH BADER is a friendly construction worker. JENNIFER ANISTON lifts the spirits of disgruntled computer programmer RON LIVINGSTON. RON LIVINGSTON (right) endures another lecture by his boss, GARY COLE. AJAY NAIDU (left) and DAVID HERMAN play two fed-up workers who decide to fight back against their employer. STEPHEN ROOT is Milton, a hapless employee whose pathetic pleas for respect (and a Swingline stapler) are ignored by his boss. View more photos

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Synopsis Corporate drone Peter Gibbons 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."
Director
Mike Judge
Producer
Daniel Rappaport, Michael Rotenberg
Screenwriter
Mike Judge, Mike Judge
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Cubicle, Inc.
Rating
R (Language|Brief Sexuality)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 19, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 22, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.8M
Runtime
1h 29m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Stereo
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