Top 10 Comedies About Cleaners

Description: Although not exclusively about cleaners, Felix Unger, one of the main characters, is a neat freak, making cleaning a central theme. The film's humor comes from the contrast between Felix and his slovenly roommate, Oscar Madison.

Fact: The film was adapted into a successful TV series, and the characters' cleaning habits became iconic in pop culture.

Description: Leon Phelps, a radio host, loses his job and ends up working as a janitor at a TV station. His adventures in cleaning and his attempts to win back his old job provide plenty of laughs.

Fact: Tim Meadows, who plays Leon, was a cast member of Saturday Night Live, where the character originated.

Description: While not strictly about cleaning, this romantic comedy involves a hotel maid who is mistaken for a socialite, leading to a series of comedic and romantic entanglements. It's a classic case of mistaken identity with a cleaning twist.

Fact: Jennifer Lopez, who plays the maid, did her own cleaning for authenticity, and the film was inspired by a real-life incident at a New York hotel.

Description: This film follows two friends who work at a car wash, dealing with eccentric customers and their own personal dramas. It's a comedic look at the daily grind of cleaning cars.

Fact: The film features cameos by several hip-hop artists, including Snoop Dogg, who also co-stars.

Description: Walter Mitty, a negative assets manager at Life magazine, dreams of adventure but finds humor in his mundane job, which includes cleaning up after photo shoots. His real-life adventures start when he must find a missing negative.

Fact: The film was inspired by a short story by James Thurber, and the character's daydreams are a central comedic element.

Description: While not a comedy about cleaners per se, one of the protagonists, Edward Cole, is a billionaire who owns a hospital where he employs cleaners. His journey with his roommate, Carter Chambers, involves cleaning up their lives in a metaphorical sense.

Fact: The film's title refers to the list of things the characters want to do before they "kick the bucket," and it was inspired by a real-life list made by one of the screenwriters.

Description: A different "The Cleaner," this film features a man who cleans up crime scenes. His life takes a comedic turn when he starts to see the ghosts of the deceased, leading to a series of funny and spooky situations.

Fact: The film was released directly to DVD in the UK, but it gained a cult following for its unique blend of comedy and horror.

Description: A crime-comedy where a cleaner for a crime syndicate must clean up more than just messes when he accidentally witnesses a murder. His attempts to stay alive and keep his job clean are both hilarious and heart-pounding.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a drama but was reworked into a comedy during production.

Description: This British comedy follows a janitor at a prestigious university who inadvertently becomes involved in a series of hilarious misadventures. His quest to keep the university clean leads to chaos, romance, and unexpected friendships.

Fact: The film was shot on location at Oxford University, and the lead actor, who played the janitor, was once a real-life cleaner in his youth.

Description: A British comedy about a janitor at a high school who becomes an unlikely hero when he uncovers a plot involving the school's staff. His cleaning skills come in handy in unexpected ways.

Fact: The film was shot in a real school during the summer holidays, and many of the extras were actual students from the school.