Top 11 Movies About Jobs To Inspire You At Work

During weekends or your days off, the last thing you want to do is think about work, right? Those days are reserved for catching up on some well-deserved chilling and curling up with your favorite streaming app, but what if we shared with you some of our favorite career-related flicks and series? These relatable, binge-worthy movies about jobs will make you laugh, cry, bring out your hugot, and most of all, inspire you to be ready for a fresh working week! 

Career-related Comedies

Love your job, or seek room for improvement? Here are some of our favorite hilarious and heartwarming career-related comedy movies. 

The Intern

Starring: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway

Watch it on: Netflix

A comedy that reminds us of several important work-life lessons! One: we're never too old to start over and learn new things. Two: no matter how busy we think we are, work is not the be-all and end-all of life. Three: The most valuable workmates are those we learn from and inspire us to be better human beings.

The High Note

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross

Watch it on: HBO Go

An overworked personal assistant wants to shoot her shot in the music biz, but first, she has to deal with her demanding superstar boss and juggle her side hustle as a music producer. This film empathizes with those who choose to hustle before they sleep, but also serves to remind all you talented ones to know your worth and trust your creative process, even if you have to make mistakes along your way to the top! 

Horrible Bosses

Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman

Watch it on: Netflix

This movie will either make you thank your boss they aren't like the horrible bosses in this movie or"¦make you relate with the characters? If the latter is true, we're so sorry to hear that. Maybe this will inspire you to seek a better work environment? Blow off some of that steam in a healthy way by watching this hilarious flick. 

Office Space

Starring: Ron Livingston

Rent it on: Youtube 

Speaking of blowing off steam, this classic comedy is for every employee who ever wanted to vent their work-triggered frustrations out on the office printer! We promise you, you will want to rewind particular scenes from this movie every time your office hardware acts up! 

The Devil Wears Prada

Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway

Rent it on: Youtube 

Repeat to yourself: "I love my job, I love my job, I love my job". Passion, ambition, and a real drive to succeed may be a foolproof recipe for success, but so is being true to yourself, and that's the major takeaway from this movie. (Oh, and also, dressing the part for the position you want!)

Working Girl

Starring: Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford

Rent it on: Youtube 

Fake it "˜til you make it? That's one way this executive assistant chooses to solve her problem when her boss steals her idea from her. She steps in, levels up, and steals her idea right back! A classic comedy from the late 80s, this movie gives us a glimpse of corporate life back then. The shoulder pads and teased hair are awesomely 80s, but the workplace scenarios are still fresh and relevant.

The Stressors of the Workplace

We get it. Work can be challenging sometimes. Here are a couple of horror movies and thrillers that will make you thankful your office isn't this bad.

Army of the Dead

Starring: Dave Bautista

Watch it on: Netflix

A group of rag-tag mercenaries is assembled to pull off a dangerous heist in the middle of a zombie-infested Las Vegas. We love watching movies about unique careers and unusual talents, and this flick is just a fun, high-action, pure adrenalin rush with a few surprising laughs. 

The Cabin In The Woods

Starring: Chris Hemsworth

Watch it on: Netflix

For some, horror can be just another day at the office, and oops, did we just give away the twist of this campy, over-the-top, postmodern horror film? If you love a classic scream fest set in the woods with a bunch of terrorized teens, this film may be up your alley, but don't say we didn't warn you about that twist.

The Lighthouse

Starring: Robert Pattinson

Watch it on: Netflix

This moody, dramatic and creepy feature is about two lighthouse workers who slowly drive each other insane. This is for everyone whose workmates tend to drive them a little crazy"¦we all have those, right? 

Documentaries To Inspire Your Passion For Work

Watch these experts in their chosen field crush it at work, and maybe you'll be inspired to make a difference, too.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Watch it on: Mubi

According to author Malcolm Gladwell, it takes 10,000 hours of study and practice at anything to become an expert at it. You'd be inclined to believe this when you watch sushi master Jiro-san goes about his daily tasks of preparing sushi for his Michelin-award-winning restaurant. Jiro Dreams of Sushi is an inspiring story of practice, dedication, and love for work. 

RBG

Watch it on: Mubi

This biography of former associate justice of the United States supreme court, Ruth Bader Ginsberg will introduce you to one of the strongest, fiercest legal minds to ever serve on the U.S. supreme court. Her passion and intelligence will ignite your brain cells and start thinking of fairness, especially for women in the workplace. 

BONUS! Career-inspired Series You'd Want To Marathon

When it comes to binge-watching weekends, don't ignore these series either! We guarantee these feel-good series will have you hooked from episode one. 

Ted Lasso

Starring: Jason Sudeikis

Watch it on: Apple TV+

Trust us: this Emmy and Golden Globes Award-winning series will have you feeling good about your workmates and about being a better human being. Coach Ted Lasso is hired to lead a football team in London with very surprising results! Never mind if you aren't familiar with the sport. This big-hearted comedy will inspire you to be curious, not judgmental, and most of all, to BELIEVE! 

Misaeng

Starring: Im Siwan

Watch it on: Netflix

The ins and outs of daily work life can bring some of the most memorable memories, especially with a team like the Sales Team 3, who have each other's backs no matter what. Whether it's your first time watching this workplace Kdrama or your seventh, we're sure you'll find some comfort in knowing that we've all experienced some of these highs and lows at our places of work. 

Itaewon Class

Starring: Park Seo-joon, Kim Da-mi

Watch it on: Netflix

This Kdrama deals with a very motivated main character who wants to make it in the highly competitive food industry. Major hurdles cross his path from the very beginning, but his determination, strong sense of justice, and loyal crew make it possible for him to crush his biggest rivals. 

With movies like these on binge-watching weekends, you can't help but desire to be the best you can be at work. Don't stop there! 

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