12 Movies Like The IT Crowd You Need to Watch
Find clever picks with office humor, awkward charm, and genre twists—The Office, Click, The Devil Wears Prada, and more with regular updates.
If you’re hunting for movies like The IT Crowd, you probably want that same mix of awkward office energy, fast jokes, and characters who are completely out of their depth. This list pulls together a smart blend of comedy, drama, fantasy, romance, and sci-fi, so there’s something here whether you want sharp workplace humor or a bigger, sillier detour. Start with The Office and Lovespring International for more cringe-friendly ensemble chaos, then try Click, The Ex, and Employee of the Month for offbeat takes on everyday life. The Devil Wears Prada adds polished career pressure, while Funny Money brings a lighter caper feel. Even The IT Crowd itself is included, so you can compare it with the titles that capture its rhythm best.
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The Office
comedy
The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
Directed by Paul Feig, Randall Einhorn, Ken Kwapis, Greg Daniels, Jeffrey BlitzCast Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Leslie David Baker, Brian BaumgartnerPeacock Premium -
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Lovespring International
comedy
The many ins and outs of an elite Beverly Hills dating service... located in Tarzana.
Directed by Guy Shalem, Richard Day, Karen Maruyama, Jack PlotnickCast Mystro Clark, Jennifer Elise Cox, Jane Lynch, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sam PancakeFreevee -
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The Ex
comedy · romance
When his lawyer wife, Sofia, becomes pregnant, chronic underachiever Tom Reilly must take a job at his father-in-law's advertising firm. Tom has to adjust to the demands of a very high-powered job, and he finds himself in an increasingly hostile office rivalry with Chip, Sofia's paraplegic former lover.
Directed by Jesse PeretzCast Zach Braff, Amanda Peet, Jason Bateman, Charles Grodin, Mia FarrowAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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Employee of the Month
comedy · romance
When he hears that the new female employee digs ambitious men who are the store employee of the month, a slacker gets his act together but finds himself in competition with his rival, an ambitious co-worker.
Directed by Greg CoolidgeCast Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, Dax Shepard, Andy Dick, Tim BagleyAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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The Devil Wears Prada
comedy · drama
Andy moves to New York to work in the fashion industry. Her boss is extremely demanding, cruel and won't let her succeed if she doesn't fit into the high class elegant look of their magazine.
Directed by David FrankelCast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simon BakerHulu -
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Funny Money
comedy
Henry Perkins, a mild-mannered accountant, accidentally trades briefcases with another man, to find out that there's a million dollars inside. Henry tells his unsuspecting wife of their new-found fortune, but she doesn't embrace it as well as he does. Soon they're joined by their best friends, a cop on the take, a cop on the hunt, and the dreaded Mr. Big, who has come to claim his money.
Directed by Leslie GreifCast Chevy Chase, Penelope Ann Miller, Armand Assante, Christopher McDonald, Robert LoggiaAmazon Prime Video -
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My Boys
comedy · romance
My Boys follows PJ, a twenty-something professional sportswriter who is looking for love within her world which is dominated by her group of male friends. Her tomboyish, no-nonsense approach to relationships tends to freak out potential suitors which leads her only female friend to advise her to dress and act more feminine.
Directed by Arlene Sanford, Barnet Kellman, David Trainer, Victor Nelli Jr., Betsy ThomasCast Jordana Spiro, Kyle Howard, Reid Scott, Michael Bunin, Jamie KalerAmazon Prime Video -
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DMV
comedy
Follows a workplace comedy set in the dreaded DMV office, following quirky minimum-wage employees who make the best of dealing with annoyed customers, finding solace in each other's company.
Directed by Trent O'Donnell, Natalia Anderson, Robert Cohen, Christine Gernon, Katie Locke O'BrienCast Harriet Dyer, Tony Cavalero, Molly Kearney, Aggy Tarrant, Gigi ZumbadoParamount Plus -
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Hyperdrive
comedy · sci-fi
Set in 2151 and 2152, it follows the crew of HMS Camden Lock as they stumble through their heroic mission to protect British interests in a changing galaxy.
Directed by John HendersonCast Nick Frost, Kevin Eldon, Miranda Hart, Dan Antopolski, Stephen EvansAmazon Prime Video -
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Superstore
comedy
A hilarious workplace comedy about a unique family of employees at a super-sized mega store. From the bright-eyed newbies and the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summer hires and the in-it-for-life managers, together they hilariously tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid bargain hunters, riot-causing sales and nap-worthy training sessions.
Directed by Victor Nelli Jr., Matt Sohn, Ruben Fleischer, Betsy Thomas, Tristram ShapeeroCast Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nico Santos, Mark McKinneyHuluPeacock Premium -
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The Office
comedy · drama
Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg. Fancy a tea break with David Brent? Classic comedy from the archive.
Directed by Ricky Gervais, Stephen MerchantCast Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis, Ewen MacIntoshHuluPeacock Premium -
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Silicon Valley
comedy
In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. Partially inspired by Mike Judge’s own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the late ‘80s, Silicon Valley is an American sitcom that centers around six programmers who are living together and trying to make it big in the Silicon Valley.
Directed by Mike Judge, Alec Berg, Jamie Babbit, Eric Appel, Charlie McDowellCast Thomas Middleditch, Josh Brener, Martin Starr, Kumail Nanjiani, Amanda CrewMax
Wrapping Up
Whether you loved the awkward timing, the workplace chaos, or the dry, character-driven humor, this roundup gives you plenty of directions to go next. Some picks lean more into romance or drama, while others stay close to the sci-fi and comedy mix that made the original such an easy rewatch. Bookmark this page and come back when you want another smart, easy-to-browse recommendation list. It’s updated regularly, so the lineup stays useful as new favorites and fresh comparisons are added.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026