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The Office (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Series · ★ 7.8

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Released in 2001, The Office is a comedy series.

What it’s about. Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg. Fancy a tea break with David Brent? Classic comedy from the archive.

Who’s in it. The Office stars Ricky Gervais as David Brent, Martin Freeman as Tim Canterbury, Mackenzie Crook as Gareth Keenan and Lucy Davis as Dawn Tinsley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Office has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Office page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Office tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Office (2001)?
In US, The Office is available to stream on Hulu, Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Office worth watching?
The Office holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Office?
The Office stars Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis and Stirling Gallacher.
When was The Office released?
The Office was released in 2001.