10 Melodramas Set in Corporate Environments

Description: Tess McGill, a savvy but underappreciated secretary, seizes an opportunity to climb the corporate ladder when her boss is sidelined, leading to a romantic entanglement with a corporate executive.

Fact: The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won for Best Original Song for "Let the River Run" by Carly Simon. Melanie Griffith's performance was critically acclaimed.

Description: A successful fashion designer, Melanie, returns to her small-town roots to finalize her divorce, only to find herself torn between her past and her corporate life in New York.

Fact: The film's title is inspired by the Lynyrd Skynyrd song of the same name. Reese Witherspoon's character was originally written for Sandra Bullock.

Description: This ensemble romantic comedy includes a storyline where a writer, Jamie, finds love in a corporate setting after a personal heartbreak.

Fact: The film features an all-star cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, and Colin Firth. It has become a holiday classic despite its mixed reviews.

Description: A doctor and an architect fall in love through letters they exchange, despite living two years apart, with their professional lives intersecting in the corporate world.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare." Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, who had previously starred together in "Speed," reunited for this film.

Description: Two women, one from Los Angeles and one from England, swap homes over the holidays, leading to unexpected romances with men they meet in their new environments, including a corporate setting.

Fact: The film was shot in both Los Angeles and England, showcasing the contrast between the two locations. The song "Mr. Brightside" by The Killers was featured prominently in the film.

Description: A naive young woman, Andy, lands a job as an assistant to the infamous editor-in-chief of a high-fashion magazine, leading to personal and professional growth, and a complicated relationship with her boss.

Fact: Meryl Streep's portrayal of Miranda Priestly was inspired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The film was a critical and commercial success, with Streep receiving an Oscar nomination.

Description: A high-powered book editor from Canada, Margaret, convinces her assistant, Andrew, to marry her to avoid deportation, leading to a comedic and romantic journey in the corporate world.

Fact: Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds had great chemistry, leading to rumors of a real-life romance, which they both denied. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $317 million worldwide.

Description: A retired widower, Ben, becomes an intern at an online fashion company, forming an unlikely bond with the company's founder, Jules, amidst the corporate environment.

Fact: Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway had previously worked together in the film "The Devil Wears Prada." The film was inspired by a real-life program at a tech startup.

Description: Ryan Bingham, a corporate downsizing expert, finds his life turned upside down when he meets a fellow traveler, Alex, leading to an unexpected romance amidst his frequent business trips.

Fact: George Clooney was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in this film. The film was adapted from Walter Kirn's novel of the same name.

Description: Two salesmen, Billy and Nick, secure internships at Google, where they navigate the corporate culture, personal growth, and unexpected romance.

Fact: The film was shot at Google's real headquarters in Mountain View, California. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson previously starred together in "Wedding Crashers."