Movies like Gung Ho

Office Space is a satirical take on the monotonous and often soul-sucking nature of the modern workplace. This cult classic echoes Gung Ho's comedic perspective on the struggles and absurdities of work but through the lens of the late 1990s tech boom.

Big showcases a boy's magical transformation into an adult, catapulting him into the corporate world unprepared. As in Gung Ho, the comedy arises from the protagonist's unfamiliarity with his environment and his creative approaches to problem-solving.

With a plot centered around three friends conspiring to rid themselves of their dreadful superiors, Horrible Bosses taps into the comedy of workplace dynamics just like Gung Ho, though with a darker, more modern twist.

Dave features a common man who unexpectedly gets the chance to impersonate the President of the United States, leading to humorous and complicated situations. The film's exploration of an ordinary person in extraordinary circumstances will resonate with fans of Gung Ho.

In this role-reversal comedy, a laid-off auto engineer becomes a stay-at-home dad and confronts the challenges of domestic life. Mr. Mom offers a similar cultural examination through humor, akin to the East-meets-West dynamic in Gung Ho.

This '80s comedic gem follows a recent college graduate who uses cunning tactics to ascend from the mailroom to the boardroom. Viewers who appreciated the ambition and humor in Gung Ho will enjoy the hijinks in The Secret of My Success.