Top 10 Comedies About Architects

Description: This classic film, while more of a romantic comedy-drama, features an insurance clerk who lends out his apartment to his bosses for their affairs, highlighting the comedic and sometimes tragic aspects of urban living spaces.

Fact: The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and was one of the first films to deal with the subject of infidelity in a comedic manner.

Description: This classic comedy follows a couple who buy a dilapidated mansion, leading to a series of hilarious renovation disasters, showcasing the comedic side of home architecture.

Fact: The film was loosely based on the real-life experiences of its producer, Steven Spielberg, with his own home renovation.

Description: This comedy involves a drag club owner and his partner who must pretend to be a straight couple to meet their son's conservative in-laws, with the club's unique architecture playing a role in the humor.

Fact: The film is a remake of the French film "La Cage aux Folles" and features a memorable performance by Robin Williams.

Description: An Australian comedy about a family's fight to save their modest home from being demolished for an airport expansion, highlighting the emotional and comedic aspects of attachment to one's home.

Fact: The film was shot in a real house in Melbourne, which became a local landmark after the movie's release.

Description: This remake of the 1972 film involves a newlywed who falls for another woman during his honeymoon, with the settings and architecture playing a comedic role in his misadventures.

Fact: The film was directed by the Farrelly brothers, known for their slapstick humor and romantic comedies.

Description: While not directly about architects, this film involves a sorority house makeover, showcasing the comedic side of interior design and architecture.

Fact: The film was Anna Faris's first lead role in a comedy, and she improvised many of her lines.

Description: This film, while focusing on the financial crisis, includes characters who are architects of financial schemes, providing a comedic take on the world of high finance and its impact on real estate and architecture.

Fact: The movie uses unconventional narrative techniques, including breaking the fourth wall, to explain complex financial concepts.

Description: Although primarily a story about a legendary concierge, the film's setting in a meticulously designed hotel showcases the architectural beauty and humor in maintaining such a grand structure.

Fact: The hotel's design was inspired by various European hotels, and the film features a unique aspect ratio for different time periods.

Description: While not exclusively about architects, this film features Robert De Niro as a retiree who interns at an e-commerce fashion company, where the office space and design play a significant role in the comedic elements of the story.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life program at a company where older interns were brought in to share their life experiences.

Description: While primarily a crime comedy, the film includes scenes in luxurious settings, showcasing the comedic mishaps of Inspector Clouseau in opulent architectural environments.

Fact: The film introduced the iconic Pink Panther cartoon character, which became more famous than the film itself.