# Office Romance (2026 film)
**Office Romance** is a 2026 American romantic comedy directed by Ol Parker, written by [Brett Goldstein](https://www.edgepedia.org/brett-goldstein) and Joe Kelly, and starring [Jennifer Lopez](https://www.edgepedia.org/jennifer-lopez) and Brett Goldstein as the CEO of an airline and the lawyer who works for her, two workaholics who begin a secret relationship despite a company policy forbidding employees from dating. It premiered globally on Netflix on June 5, 2026.[1](https://cdn.nflxext.com/tudum/articles/jennifer-lopez-brett-goldstein-office-romance-netflix) • [2](https://www.movieinsider.com/m23627/office-romance)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Director / writers | Directed by Ol Parker (*Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again*); written by Brett Goldstein and Joe Kelly[1](https://cdn.nflxext.com/tudum/articles/jennifer-lopez-brett-goldstein-office-romance-netflix) |
| Leads | Jennifer Lopez as Jackie Cruz, CEO of the airline AirCruz; Brett Goldstein as Daniel Blanchflower, the company's lawyer[1](https://cdn.nflxext.com/tudum/articles/jennifer-lopez-brett-goldstein-office-romance-netflix) • [3](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/office-romance/) |
| Release | Global Netflix premiere on Friday, June 5, 2026[2](https://www.movieinsider.com/m23627/office-romance) |
| Runtime and rating | 1 hour 55 minutes; rated R for "sexual material, language throughout, and graphic nudity"[1](https://cdn.nflxext.com/tudum/articles/jennifer-lopez-brett-goldstein-office-romance-netflix) • [4](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/office-romance-what-we-know-so-far-about-netflixs-new-rom-com-starring-jennifer-lopez-04-2026/) |
| Filming | Shot from March 10 to about May 10, 2025, in New Jersey, primarily in Hoboken[4](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/office-romance-what-we-know-so-far-about-netflixs-new-rom-com-starring-jennifer-lopez-04-2026/) |
| Reception | Metascore 52 (mixed or average) from 22 critic reviews; IMDb user rating 5.8/10 from 24,000 ratings[3](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/office-romance/) • [5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33397980/ratings/) |
| Commercial result | Reached No. 1 on Netflix's Top 10 movie list in mid-June 2026[6](https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/office-romance-no-1-movie-netflix-surprise-jennifer-lopez-wedding-planner-shocked-me) |
## Spoilers
### Premise
[Jackie Cruz](https://www.edgepedia.org/jackie-cruz) (Jennifer Lopez) is the perfectionist CEO of AirCruz, a New Jersey-based airline she inherited from her father, and she enforces a strict anti-fraternization policy at the company.[3](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/office-romance/) • [7](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/04/office-romance-review-jennifer-lopez-romcom) Daniel Blanchflower (Brett Goldstein) is the airline's ambitious new in-house lawyer.[3](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/office-romance/) When Jackie's top lawyer ([Bradley Whitford](https://www.edgepedia.org/bradley-whitford)) is incapacitated, Daniel steps in to cover a key deposition in a lawsuit alleging that Jackie used her body to secure a business deal, and the two begin a relationship they try to keep professional and hidden.[7](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/04/office-romance-review-jennifer-lopez-romcom) • [8](https://www.timeout.com/movies/office-romance-review-2026) With Jackie's management under scrutiny from her board and her semi-retired father Captain Jack Cruz ([Edward James Olmos](https://www.edgepedia.org/edward-james-olmos)), the affair stays behind closed doors until it inevitably becomes public.[8](https://www.timeout.com/movies/office-romance-review-2026)
Lopez described the film as "a very classic romantic comedy, but with these unexpected jokes," different from the sweeter, more wholesome rom-coms she had previously made.[1](https://cdn.nflxext.com/tudum/articles/jennifer-lopez-brett-goldstein-office-romance-netflix) Netflix's own synopsis calls it "a saucy rom-com about a secret office romance and the chaos two workaholics get into following their hearts."[1](https://cdn.nflxext.com/tudum/articles/jennifer-lopez-brett-goldstein-office-romance-netflix)
## Production
Goldstein and Kelly wrote the script specifically for Lopez, agreeing while writing on a train ride that she was "the best rom-com star," and Goldstein also serves as a producer and co-star.[4](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/office-romance-what-we-know-so-far-about-netflixs-new-rom-com-starring-jennifer-lopez-04-2026/) • [9](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/brett-goldstein-wrote-office-romance-movie-for-jennifer-lopez?inapp=true%2F) Filming ran from March 10, 2025, wrapping around May 10, 2025, with locations in New Jersey, primarily Hoboken, including Mile Square, 1st and River Street, and 10th + Washington Streets.[4](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/office-romance-what-we-know-so-far-about-netflixs-new-rom-com-starring-jennifer-lopez-04-2026/) Costume designer Caroline Duncan gave the film a nostalgic 1990s look for its leads.[10](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/interviews/office-romance-netflix-costume-designer-jennifer-lopez/) Production companies included Netflix Studios, Nuyorican Productions, and Ryder Picture Company.[11](https://theromcomcatalog.com/movie/office-romance-2026/)
The Motion Picture Association rating of R, for "sexual material, language throughout, and graphic nudity," was unusual for a mainstream studio rom-com and became part of the film's marketing as a raunchier take on the genre.[4](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/office-romance-what-we-know-so-far-about-netflixs-new-rom-com-starring-jennifer-lopez-04-2026/) • [7](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/04/office-romance-review-jennifer-lopez-romcom)
## Cast
The supporting cast is large and heavily populated with comic character actors. Director Ol Parker highlighted the ensemble's depth: "There's a real thrill for me, about 35 minutes into the movie: You cut to the HR door of AirCruz, and behind it, there's Tony Hale... Even later in the film, there's Amy Sedaris. And I've just always thought Betty Gilpin is a genius."[1](https://cdn.nflxext.com/tudum/articles/jennifer-lopez-brett-goldstein-office-romance-netflix)
Named roles include:[1](https://cdn.nflxext.com/tudum/articles/jennifer-lopez-brett-goldstein-office-romance-netflix)
- [Betty Gilpin](https://www.edgepedia.org/betty-gilpin) (*GLOW*) as Sydney
- Edward James Olmos (*Selena*) as Captain Jack Cruz
- [Tony Hale](https://www.edgepedia.org/tony-hale) (*Veep*) as George Dudek, the head of HR
- Bradley Whitford (*The Handmaid's Tale*) as Peter Vance
- [Amy Sedaris](https://www.edgepedia.org/amy-sedaris) (*Strangers with Candy*) as Julie Schatz
- Tony Plana as Francisco Alberto
- Roger Bart as William Butten
- Jackie Sandler as Caroline
- Jodie Whittaker as Lizzy
- Rick Hoffman as Carl Gunderson
Olmos's casting reteams him with Lopez more than two decades after he played her father in the 1997 film *Selena*; he once again portrays her onscreen father.[1](https://cdn.nflxext.com/tudum/articles/jennifer-lopez-brett-goldstein-office-romance-netflix)
## Release and reception
Netflix announced the June 5, 2026 release date in its 2026 slate, and the film premiered globally on that date.[2](https://www.movieinsider.com/m23627/office-romance) • [12](https://s22.q4cdn.com/959853165/files/doc_financials/2025/q4/FINAL-Q4-25-Shareholder-Letter.pdf?gsid=30790f9a-3d5c-4e64-80ef-8379324b30a2) Within a week it reached No. 1 on Netflix's Top 10 movie list.[6](https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/office-romance-no-1-movie-netflix-surprise-jennifer-lopez-wedding-planner-shocked-me)
Critical response was mixed. The film holds a Metascore of 52, based on 22 critic reviews, categorized as mixed or average.[3](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/office-romance/) The Telegraph's Ed Power gave it 80, calling its charms "undeniable" for a frivolous evening, while IndieWire's David Ehrlich (67) wrote that the film would be "as formulaic as it gets if not for its admirably deep bench of deranged supporting characters."[13](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/office-romance/critic-reviews/) The Guardian found Goldstein's leading-man performance unable to match Lopez's genre ease, but praised Betty Gilpin's supporting turn as the film's funniest element.[7](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/04/office-romance-review-jennifer-lopez-romcom) Time Out gave it 3 of 5 stars, calling it a watchable workplace rom-com whose leads "mesh unexpectedly well together" despite little new to say about dating a boss.[8](https://www.timeout.com/movies/office-romance-review-2026) Tom's Guide was more negative, rating it 2 of 5 and calling it "another flavorless rom-com for Netflix's vast movie catalog."[14](https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/netflix/netflixs-new-rom-com-with-jennifer-lopez-and-ted-lassos-brett-goldstein-is-now-streaming-and-its-got-all-the-charm-of-a-corporate-training-video) Audience scores were middling as well: 5.8/10 on IMDb from 24,000 ratings and a 4.9 user score on Metacritic.[5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33397980/ratings/) • [3](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/office-romance/)
## References
1. [Office Romance: Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Rom-Com Cast, Photos, Release Date, Netflix Tudum](https://cdn.nflxext.com/tudum/articles/jennifer-lopez-brett-goldstein-office-romance-netflix)
2. [Everything You Need to Know About Office Romance Movie (2026), Movie Insider](https://www.movieinsider.com/m23627/office-romance)
3. [Office Romance Reviews, Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/office-romance/)
4. [Netflix's 'Office Romance' Starring J.Lo & Brett Goldstein Gets R-Rating Ahead of June Release, What's on Netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/office-romance-what-we-know-so-far-about-netflixs-new-rom-com-starring-jennifer-lopez-04-2026/)
5. [Office Romance (2026) Ratings, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33397980/ratings/)
6. [Office Romance Is The No.1 Movie On Netflix, CinemaBlend](https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/office-romance-no-1-movie-netflix-surprise-jennifer-lopez-wedding-planner-shocked-me)
7. [Office Romance review, The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/04/office-romance-review-jennifer-lopez-romcom)
8. [Office Romance review, Time Out](https://www.timeout.com/movies/office-romance-review-2026)
9. [Yes, Brett Goldstein Wrote the Movie Office Romance for Jennifer Lopez, Netflix Tudum](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/brett-goldstein-wrote-office-romance-movie-for-jennifer-lopez?inapp=true%2F)
10. ['Office Romance' Costume Designer on Dressing Jennifer Lopez, What's on Netflix](https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/interviews/office-romance-netflix-costume-designer-jennifer-lopez/)
11. [Office Romance (2026), The Rom Com Catalog](https://theromcomcatalog.com/movie/office-romance-2026/)
12. [Netflix Q4 2025 Shareholder Letter](https://s22.q4cdn.com/959853165/files/doc_financials/2025/q4/FINAL-Q4-25-Shareholder-Letter.pdf?gsid=30790f9a-3d5c-4e64-80ef-8379324b30a2)
13. [Office Romance Critic Reviews, Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/movie/office-romance/critic-reviews/)
14. [Netflix's new rom-com with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein review, Tom's Guide](https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/netflix/netflixs-new-rom-com-with-jennifer-lopez-and-ted-lassos-brett-goldstein-is-now-streaming-and-its-got-all-the-charm-of-a-corporate-training-video)
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