Top 10 Comedies About Accountants

Description: This cult classic features a software engineer who, after a hypnotherapy session, becomes indifferent to his mundane office job, leading to a series of comedic events. While not about accountants per se, it captures the essence of office life and the absurdity of corporate culture.

Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but became a cult hit through home video sales. The character Milton, with his stapler obsession, has become an iconic figure in pop culture.

Description: While primarily about magicians, the film includes a subplot where the main characters must deal with financial issues, leading to comedic situations involving accountants and financial planning.

Fact: The film features real-life magician David Copperfield in a cameo role.

Description: While focusing on stockbrokers, the film includes scenes where accountants play a crucial role in the financial shenanigans. The over-the-top lifestyle and the comedic portrayal of financial excess make it a must-watch.

Fact: The film was based on the memoir of Jordan Belfort, who was known for his extravagant lifestyle and financial schemes.

Description: Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg star as two mismatched NYPD detectives, one of whom is a forensic accountant. Their comedic partnership and the absurdity of their cases make for a hilarious watch.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life forensic accountants who helped solve high-profile cases.

Description: This film, while more of a dramedy, delves into the world of finance and features several characters who are accountants or financial analysts. The humor comes from the absurdity of the financial crisis and the characters' reactions to it.

Fact: The film breaks the fourth wall, with characters directly addressing the audience to explain complex financial concepts in a humorous way.

Description: While not strictly a comedy, "The Accountant" features Ben Affleck as a highly skilled accountant with autism who uses his unique abilities to solve financial puzzles, often with a humorous edge. The film blends action, drama, and comedy in a unique way.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of an accountant who worked for the mob. The character's autism was portrayed with sensitivity and accuracy, consulting with autism experts.

Description: Robert De Niro plays a 70-year-old widower who becomes an intern at an online fashion site, where he befriends the company's workaholic CEO. While not an accountant, his role involves financial oversight, and the film provides plenty of laughs through generational differences.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life program at a company where seniors were hired as interns. De Niro's character was based on a real person who worked at the company.

Description: This documentary focuses on Oskar Gröning, a former SS officer who worked as an accountant at Auschwitz. While not a comedy, it provides a sobering look at the role of accountants in the Holocaust, offering a different perspective on the profession.

Fact: Gröning was known as the "Bookkeeper of Auschwitz" for his role in counting and recording the money and valuables taken from prisoners.

Description: Two middle-aged salesmen (Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson) become interns at Google, where they encounter various challenges, including financial and accounting tasks, in a comedic setting.

Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, providing an authentic backdrop for the story.

Description: This documentary follows the life of Roberto Escobar, the accountant for the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. While not a comedy, it provides an intriguing look at the financial side of the drug trade, with moments of dark humor.

Fact: Roberto Escobar was known as "Osito," or "Little Bear," and managed the financial empire of the Medellín Cartel.