If you have ever worked in a cubicle, served food to ungrateful patrons or just outright hated your job, you might be able to name at least one of the “cult-classic” movies that have satirized the United States business environment. I by no means claim to be an expert in this genre, but I thought this week I would highlight (in no particular order) some of my go-to movies when I need to end a long work-week with a good laugh about life.
1. Office Space: If you have ever worked in a cubicle, dealt with outdated technology or attended any sort of work party then I am pretty sure you will love this movie. This is my favorite movie on this list, not to mention one of the most quoted movies of my generation. If you haven’t seen it yet, you are in for a very funny time.
2. Nine to Five: This is one may be a bit on the older side, but there is nothing funnier than watching Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda take their boss hostage after being mistreated day in and day out at work.
3. Waiting: I have never worked in food service, but I have many friends who have. And while I am told there are a couple of exaggerated parts, I definitely think this movie captures the spirit of being a waiter or waitress. Plus, it makes you think twice before being rude during your next restaurant visit.
4. Clerks: It’s been a while since I have seen this one, but I am a massive Kevin Smith fan. Not only is this movie the first appearance of Jay and Silent Bob, but it does a pretty good job of showing how humorously depressing life can be when you are trapped in a dead-end job and lacking motivation.
5. Trading Places: Another older movie, but you can’t beat Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd teaming up to show their elderly executives that they are not disposable. Some of the other movies on the list contain some “adult content,” but this one is just plain funny.
These are just a couple of my favorites, but here is a list of the 50 Best Business Movies from businesspundit.com. Feel freed to add your favorites too!
