The 5 Best Office Rom-Coms, Ranked

Based on Sally Thorne's novel of the same name, The Hating Game is a worthy adaptation and a thrilling workplace rivalry romance. Starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell as Lucy and Josh, the movie is stacked with the best tropes, longing, and plenty of antics to make you appreciate every moment. The only reason it's ranked low is that it feels modern and is missing some of the nostalgia we love. Still, it's solid.

Throughout the movie, we get a fantastic office rivals scenario that gradually morphs into something bigger and better. While it doesn't fit all of the book into the film, it manages to add plenty of layers within the short time frame. Lucy Hale is also so great in romantic comedies now that we have to acknowledge her performance here, too. 

You can't have a list centered around office romances and not include the iconic Two Weeks Notice. It's arguably the best Hugh Grant rom-com, and our queen Sandra Bullock can naturally do no wrong where the genre is concerned. She and JLo are essentially rom-com queens, so featuring them in the same list feels like a must.

Bullock's also got two office romances—Two Weeks Notice and The Proposal (2009)—but if we had to choose one, Two Weeks Notice takes the crown. The early aughts narrative mostly still holds up and shines as a solid movie that's brimming with chemistry and an enticing arc. It's slightly problematic, yes, but not as bad compared to others in the genre, so watching it is still loads of fun.

For a movie that was released in the late '80s, Working Girl is surprisingly progressive and still mostly holds up as a rom-com. It's fitting considering the iconic Harrison Ford and Melanie Griffith are at the helm, because that's when you know you're in for an absolute treat. It's got the quintessential office romance banter that also explores a woman's agency in a way that ensures the ending feels earned.

For a period where romantic comedies really shine because of the actors, this one works for the plot and pacing, too. It's a significant movie as much as it's an entertaining one, and again, the time period here is almost crucial because a lot of '80s movies don't hold up in the same way. In a lot of ways, if you love Shrinking (2003), this one's another delight to watch Ford in. 

JLo and Brett Goldstein, need I say more? Office Romance should be hailed as a new rom-com classic. Fun, flirty, and dynamic, it's sizzling with chemistry and the kind of tropes that make workplace romances delicious without any of the toxic power imbalances. It offers a fresh perspective and the best kind of British humor that I know fans of Ted Lasso (2020) have missed.

Perfect for anyone who wants a bit of nostalgia woven into a modern dynamic, it's an exceptional kind of rom-com that brings everything we love from the genre and more. A little steamy and wildly hilarious, it centers a woman's agency gorgeously, making it a must-watch in more ways than one.

Set It Up is one of the best films of the last decade, and it's not up for debate. Glen Powell might be one of the biggest young stars in Hollywood, and this is ultimately the role that proved he's worthy of that title. He and Zoey Deutch make an exceptional team as they try to set up their bosses in order to gain a bit of freedom at work, but in that process, they're naturally the ones who fall in love.

There's a specific scene involving pizza that I think about at least once a day, and it's exactly the kind of moment you expect in a rom-com that shows the quiet progression of two people realizing how important the other's company has become. (Also, why it's number one on this list.) It's an absolute blast to rewatch over and over again and is perfect for anyone who loves good banter in their romances.