Content Warnings
- 🟡 30/100 Brief scene with a topless woman in a magazine.
- 🟡 40/100 Sexual innuendo and discussion about relationships.
- 🟡 60/100 Characters smoke marijuana.
- 🟡 40/100 Reference to drug use in conversation.
- 🔴 70/100 Characters destroy office equipment with a baseball bat.
- 🟡 50/100 A character is shown with a gun, though no actual violence occurs.
- 🟡 60/100 Use of the word 'asshole'.
- 🔴 90/100 Multiple uses of the word 'fuck' in a conversation.
- 🔴 80/100 Several instances of strong language in a heated discussion.
Details for Office Space (1999)
What is the plot of Office Space (1999)?
Office Space follows Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston), a disgruntled software engineer who hates his job at Initech. After a hypnotherapy session goes wrong, Peter stops caring about work and starts living life on his own terms, leading to a series of comedic and rebellious events with his coworkers.
Who are the main characters in Office Space?
The main characters include Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston), his girlfriend Joanna (Jennifer Aniston), and his coworkers Michael Bolton (David Herman) and Samir Nagheenanajar (Ajay Naidu). The film also features their obnoxious boss, Bill Lumbergh (Gary Cole).
What is the significance of the red stapler in Office Space?
The red Swingline stapler is a symbol of office drudgery and frustration. Milton Waddams (Stephen Root), a meek and overlooked employee, obsessively clings to it, and its eventual fate becomes a pivotal moment in the film.
Is Office Space based on a comic strip?
Yes, Office Space was inspired by Mike Judge's animated short film 'Milton,' which later evolved into the comic strip and TV series 'Milton.' The film expands on the themes of workplace dissatisfaction and corporate absurdity.
What is the famous scene involving a printer in Office Space?
One of the most iconic scenes involves Peter, Michael, and Samir taking their frustrations out on a malfunctioning office printer by smashing it with a baseball bat in a field. This scene has become a cultural reference for workplace frustration.
