In order for watching your film to be of higher quality, you should choose films that can inspire and contain moral messages that can be used as lessons in them. For example, if you are confused about work, try watching movies about jobs that is related to your life.
If you are confused about which films to choose, this article will provide recommendations for films about the world of work that can provide inspiration and learning resources. See these following film recommendations about the world of work.
1. The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
The first movies about jobs is The Hudsucker Proxy. This comedy-drama genre film has the theme of the company and all its craziness. Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins), A low-level employee who is doing his job as usual. Then suddenly appointed as the main director of a large company called Hudsucker Industry.
Barnes had to fill the position of the company’s main director, who had just committed suicide by jumping from his office on the 44th floor. The company’s stockholders believed that his naivete would undoubtedly reduce the stock’s value. Which later would ultimately benefit them.
Elected as a chief director, Barnes finally has a way to realize the dream he has had. Later, Barnes successfully raised Hudsucker Industries’s reputation. This film is suitable for those of you who feel you are just a lowly worker. Even though an underdog can be a hero for the company.
2. Office Space (1999)
If you’re experiencing stress symptoms from having a big salary but feeling pressured, try watching the movie Office Space. In this film, you will see the story of Peter (Ron Livingston), who is bored and suffering from his job at a computer software company. Peter is annoyed by the behavior of his boss, Lumbergh (Gary Cole), which often irritates him.
Everything changed when Peter finally agreed to consult a psychologist and do things that had never been done before. So, if you are one of those people who are feeling very annoyed and bored with the office, this film can be an option to watch.
3. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
Third movies about jobs is The Pursuit of Happyness. The Pursuit of Happyness is a film about the working world of a father who works hard to meet the needs of his son. This film begins when a man named Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is at the lowest point in his life. In addition to dealing with financial problems, Chris is also threatened with losing his family. Every day, this man from San Francisco offers bone scan machines from one hospital to another.
Various events and problems plagued Chris from day to day, starting from not meeting the targets of the business being run to the issue of divorce with his wife, who is no longer strong enough to work even harder. Chris and his son experienced the unluckiest thing in their lives and started living in shelters in San Francisco.
4. The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
This film tells the story of a journalism graduate named Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway), usually called Andy. Andy tries to apply for a job at a fashion magazine called Runaway, which is a well-known fashion magazine in New York. There, Andy worked as a junior assistant for an editor at the magazine named Miranda Priestly.
Miranda’s idealistic and perfectionist attitude makes Andy have to completely change her simple appearance to be classy. Besides the pressure of work, Andy also has to deal with Miranda’s personal life. Starting from picking up Miranda’s children from school to finding the latest Harry Potter books for their children. Andy eventually gave up, but she wants to keep going until the last drop of her blood.
5. Up in the Air (2009)
The film Up in the Air tells about the journey of an employee named Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), who has a unique job. Ryan works for a human resources consulting firm and plays a role in assisting with layoffs. Ryan travels to jobs across the United States, executing corporate layoffs and firings on behalf of employers.
In the middle of his journey, Ryan then met Alex Goran (Vera Farmiga). He also forced to become a ‘nanny’ for a new employee at his company, Natalie Keener (Anna Kendrick). This film shows the importance of maintaining a balance between personal life and career.
6. The Company Men (2010)
Contrary to Up in the Air, which tells the story of the dismissal or reduction of employees from the point of view of the perpetrator, The Company Men tells about the phenomenon of dismissal from the point of view of the dismissed employee. This film, directed by John Wells, focuses on characters who try to survive amidst the company’s unstable conditions. It’s Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck), Gene McClary (Tommy Lee Jones), and Phil Woodward (Chris Cooper), three employees who must find themselves directly affected by the layoffs.
Not only for themselves, this also affects their families and communities. The Company Men is a film that highlights how dismissal has a significant impact on someone, especially if that person has spent part of his life serving the company.
7. Morning Glory (2010)
The seventh movies about jobs is Morning Glory. Starring Rachel McAdams and Harrison Ford, tells the story of a woman named Becky who was fired from her company. Becky tries to apply for a job at a TV station for her next job. her job is to increase the rating of a reality show that almost removed.
Not wanting to lose her job again, Becky works extra hard by overhauling work systems that she thinks are inefficient. Until Becky tries to hook a famous presenter to guide her reality show, even though it’s difficult. However, due to her unyielding nature and hard work, Becky’s efforts finally paid off.
8. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
The next recommended film about the world of work is The Wolf of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. This film is based on a true story about a man named Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) who works as an illegal stockbroker at L.F. Rothschild. Instead of helping his company make a profit, Jordan did the opposite, namely, looking for ways to benefit himself.
Jordan and his friend Donnie (Jonah Hill) work together to raise a new brokerage firm called Stratton Oakmont. They eventually found success and made a lot of money. However, they did an illegal business. They have to deal with law enforcement later.
9. The Internship (2013)
Billy McMahon (Vince Vaughn) and Nick Campbell (Owen Wilson) laid off from their previous jobs. This time the two of them are trying to register themselves as interns at the Google office. On the other hand they also have to compete with young people who have recently graduated.
Unexpectedly, in the early stages of the selection process both of them passed and were able to go to the next selection for the final determination.
10. The Intern (2015)
The Intern is a work-themed film that tells the story of Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro), a 70-year-old man who realizes that retirement is not a pleasant experience. She decides to do an internship at an online fashion store run by a very skeptical boss.
The head of the company, Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), initially doubted Ben. However, because Ben always works early and even overtime makes Jules’ heart melt. Especially when one day Ben manages to tidy up a desk in an office that has always been a mess. In fact, Ben was once an intimate friend of Jules and became a place to lament when Jules had problems with her husband.
11. Get A Job (2016)
Second to last movies about jobs is Get A Job. This film tells the story of a man who just graduated from college named Will (Miles Teller). He and his three friends, who have also just graduated from college, live in a rented house. One by one, Will’s friends and even Will’s girlfriend, Jillian (Anna Kendrick), got a job at prestigious companies. Will in the other hand, feels frustrated because his job applications failed. His frustration grew more when Will’s father experiences layoffs.
Until one day, a multimedia company took Will in as one of their workers. Will feels uncomfortable with the boss of the company, who is too perfectionist and meticulous. Until finally Will quit his job and found a job that suits his interests and talents.
12. Second Act (2018)
Last movies about jobs is Second Act. Second Act tells about Maya (Jennifer Lopez), who has to work hard to fulfill her own life in New York. Maya finds it difficult to find a job because all companies prefer applicants with degrees.
Maya, desperate, tried to register with several large companies using forged resumes. One day, Maya gets an offer as an employee with an executive position in an international company. When she started working, Maya began to find it difficult to adapt and burdened by her job, which required her to be versatile.
