Top 10 Comedy Films About Career Change

Description: Out-of-work steelworkers in Sheffield decide to form a male striptease act, leading to a hilarious and heartwarming journey of self-discovery and career reinvention.

Fact: The film's title is a British slang term for "the whole thing." The dance routine was choreographed by a former member of the Chippendales.

Description: A software engineer, fed up with his mundane job, decides to rebel against corporate culture, leading to a series of comedic events and an unexpected career change.

Fact: The film was inspired by Mike Judge's own experiences working in tech companies. The TPS reports mentioned in the film are a real thing in some offices.

Description: A struggling rock guitarist poses as a substitute teacher, turning his class into a rock band, thus changing his career from musician to educator in a very unconventional way.

Fact: The children in the film were real musicians, and many of them went on to have successful music careers. Jack Black performed all the guitar parts himself.

Description: Walter Mitty, a day-dreaming negative asset manager at Life magazine, embarks on a real-life adventure when he must find a missing negative, leading to a career change from behind-the-scenes to front and center.

Fact: The film was shot in Iceland, Greenland, and New York City, showcasing some breathtaking landscapes. The skateboarding scene was performed by Ben Stiller himself.

Description: While not strictly a comedy, this film includes humorous moments as a struggling salesman becomes an intern at a brokerage firm, leading to a dramatic career change.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Chris Gardner. Will Smith and his son Jaden played father and son in the movie.

Description: A young aspiring journalist lands a job as the assistant to a ruthless fashion magazine editor, leading to a comedic transformation in her career and personal life.

Fact: Meryl Streep's character was loosely based on Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The film's costume designer, Patricia Field, also worked on "Sex and the City."

Description: Three birdwatchers, each at different stages of their careers, embark on a "big year" competition, leading to comedic situations and personal growth.

Fact: The film is based on the non-fiction book by Mark Obmascik. Steve Martin, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson play the three birdwatchers.

Description: Two middle-aged salesmen, after losing their jobs, secure internships at Google, where they must adapt to a new generation and a new industry, leading to humorous situations.

Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, providing an authentic backdrop. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson improvised many of their scenes.

Description: This film follows a 70-year-old widower who decides to become an intern at a fast-paced fashion startup, leading to humorous and heartwarming situations as he navigates the modern workplace.

Fact: Robert De Niro improvised many of his lines, adding to the film's natural humor. The character of Ben was inspired by a real-life intern at a tech company.

Description: A chef quits his job at a prestigious restaurant to start a food truck, rediscovering his passion for cooking and finding success in an entirely different culinary setting.

Fact: Jon Favreau, who stars as the chef, also wrote and directed the film. He learned to cook for real to make the film more authentic.