10 Fantasy Films That Bring Magic to the Office

Description: Though not set in an office, the film's premise involves a virtual reality where humans are unknowingly trapped in a simulated world, much like a corporate office environment, controlled by machines.

Fact: The Wachowskis wrote the script in just 30 days. The film's visual effects, particularly the "bullet time" effect, were groundbreaking at the time.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, "Office Space" captures the essence of office life with a touch of surreal humor, making it a fitting entry. The film follows Peter Gibbons, who, after a hypnotherapy session gone wrong, decides to rebel against corporate monotony, leading to fantastical results.

Fact: The film was inspired by a series of Milton cartoons by Mike Judge, which were later incorporated into the movie. The character Milton was based on a real person Judge worked with.

Description: Walter Mitty, a day-dreaming office worker, embarks on a real-life adventure to find a missing photo negative, blending his mundane job with a fantastical journey around the world.

Fact: The film's director, Ben Stiller, also stars as Walter Mitty. The movie was shot in various stunning locations, including Iceland, Greenland, and New York City.

Description: Harold Crick, an IRS agent, starts hearing a voice narrating his life, leading him to question his reality and embark on a fantastical quest to find the author of his life story.

Fact: The film's writer, Zach Helm, wrote the script in just 12 days. Will Ferrell was initially considered for the role of Harold Crick.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, the film's portrayal of the fashion magazine office as a cutthroat, almost magical realm where dreams and nightmares come true makes it a fitting addition.

Fact: The character of Miranda Priestly was inspired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour. Meryl Streep studied Wintour's mannerisms for the role.

Description: In a world where lying doesn't exist, Mark Bellison, a screenwriter, discovers the concept of lying, leading to fantastical changes in his life and the world around him, including his office environment.

Fact: The film was written by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson, and it was Gervais's directorial debut.

Description: David Norris, a politician, discovers a mysterious organization that controls human destiny. His office life becomes intertwined with a supernatural conspiracy, making his everyday job anything but ordinary.

Fact: The film is loosely based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. The hats worn by the members of the Adjustment Bureau were inspired by the fedoras worn by Dick Tracy.

Description: Though not directly about office workers, this Studio Ghibli film features tiny people living beneath the floorboards of a house, akin to an office setting, where they must navigate the human world to survive.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "The Borrowers" by Mary Norton. It was the first Studio Ghibli film to be distributed by Disney in North America.

Description: While not overtly fantasy, "The Intern" features a retired widower who becomes an intern at a bustling e-commerce company, leading to unexpected adventures and a touch of magic in the mundane office setting.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life program at a tech startup where older interns were hired to bring diverse perspectives to the company.

Description: Two out-of-work salesmen land internships at Google, where their lack of tech-savvy leads to comedic and somewhat fantastical situations in the high-tech office environment.

Fact: The film was shot on location at Google's campus in Mountain View, California, with real Google employees as extras.