If you loved
Office Space
Mike Judge · Film · 1999
You relate to the Office Space spirit of questioning the absurdity of modern work and seeking authentic personal liberation.
Books on the same thread
The Tenant
Freida McFadden · Book · 2025
If the corporate downsizing in Office Space left you unsettled, this thriller captures that same terrifying shift from professional stability to the dark, desperate reality of losing everything overnight.
Grumpy Monkey
Suzanne Lang · Book · 2021
Just as the characters in Office Space struggle with the performative pressure to be happy at work, Jim faces the same demand to suppress his true feelings for others.
You Are a Badass
Jen Sincero · Book · 2013
Office Space highlights the trap of soul-crushing employment, and this guide provides the direct, no-nonsense tools needed to break those self-sabotaging patterns and finally reclaim your own career path.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Mark Manson · Book · 2016
The protagonist of Office Space finds peace by checking out of the corporate rat race, a philosophy mirrored perfectly in this guide about choosing what actually deserves your limited attention.
Series on the same thread
The IT Crowd
Graham Linehan · Series · 2006
This series captures the exact same frustration with incompetent management and stifling office hierarchies that defined the cult status of Office Space, but shifts the focus to IT support.
My Name Is Earl
Greg Garcia · Series · 2005
Much like the misguided rebellion in Office Space, this show follows a man attempting to fix his life through unconventional means after realizing his previous existence was fundamentally flawed.
It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Park Shin-woo · Series · 2020
If you connected with the existential exhaustion in Office Space, you will appreciate this story of a professional struggling to escape the weight of his own heavy responsibilities.
Shrinking
Brett Goldstein · Series · 2023
Office Space centers on a man who stops filtering his thoughts to cope with his reality, a chaotic approach to life that leads to the same hilarity found here.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
The isolation of corporate life in Office Space often highlights the lack of genuine connection, a theme this podcast explores through the lens of professional intimacy and forced workplace relationships.
Worklife with Molly Graham
TED · Podcast · 2026
While Office Space satirizes the burnout caused by corporate structures, this podcast offers a practical look at the emotional toll of professional identity and the reality of modern work.
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Common questions
Is Office Space a movie about corporate life?
Yes, Office Space is a 1999 film by Mike Judge that depicts a depressed white-collar worker struggling with his soul-killing employer. The story follows his attempt to break free from his daily routine by living by his own rules and plotting to embezzle money from the company.
What happens to the main character in Office Space?
After undergoing hypnotherapy, the protagonist of Office Space enters a state of devil-may-care bliss. This newfound perspective leads him to stop following traditional workplace rules and motivates him to hatch a hapless scheme to embezzle funds from his employer as a way to escape his miserable job.
Who directed the film Office Space?
Office Space was written and directed by Mike Judge. Released in 1999, the film focuses on the experiences of a depressed white-collar employee who decides to rebel against his soul-killing workplace after a hypnotherapy session leaves him in a state of complete indifference toward his job.
Does Office Space involve a crime?
Yes, the plot of Office Space involves the protagonist attempting to embezzle money from his employer. This hapless criminal plan is part of his broader effort to stop living under the constraints of his soul-killing office environment following his transition into a state of devil-may-care bliss.