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7.4 / 10(3,565 votes)IMDbR19991h 30m$12.8M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Office Space

“Work sucks.”

Synopsis

A depressed white-collar worker tries hypnotherapy, only to find himself in a perpetual state of devil-may-care bliss that prompts him to start living by his own rules, and hatch a hapless attempt to embezzle money from his soul-killing employers.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 19, 1999

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 19, 1999

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.28x ROI)

Production Budget

$10M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$12.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.28x

+$2.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $10MWorldwide: $12.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mike Judge
Screenplay & Story
Mike Judge
Original Score
John Frizzell
Original Title
Office Space
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Budget
$10M
Worldwide Gross
$12.8M
Production Studios
20th Century Fox

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mike Judge

Screenplay & Story

Mike Judge

Original Score & Music

John Frizzell

Director of Photography

Tim Suhrstedt

Film Editing

David Rennie

Producers

Daniel Rappaport, Michael Rotenberg, Guy Riedel

Department Leadership Roster

Mike Judge

Mike Judge

Director

Edward T. McAvoy

Production Design

Tim Suhrstedt

Director of Photography

Mike Judge

Mike Judge

Screenplay

John Frizzell

John Frizzell

Original Music Composer

Daniel Rappaport

Daniel Rappaport

Producer

Michael Rotenberg

Producer

David Rennie

Editor

Rob King

Stunt Coordinator

Melinda Eshelman

Costume Design

Robert W. Morgenroth

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Office Space

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Office Space about?

A depressed white-collar worker tries hypnotherapy, only to find himself in a perpetual state of devil-may-care bliss that prompts him to start living by his own rules, and hatch a hapless attempt to embezzle money from his soul-killing employers.

Who directed Office Space?

Office Space was directed by Mike Judge.

Who stars in Office Space?

The principal cast of Office Space includes Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, David Herman, Ajay Naidu, Diedrich Bader.

When was Office Space released and how long is it?

Office Space was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

What was the box office and production budget of Office Space?

Office Space had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $12.8M at the worldwide box office (1.28 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Office Space?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Office Space was composed by John Frizzell.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Office Space?

Office Space holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).