Movies with The Office cast

John Krasinski, known as Jim Halpert, acts in and directs the film.

A family tries to survive in a world where making noise is dangerous. Krasinski provides the familiar-face link, while the film’s use of silence creates a viewing experience far removed from the conversations and awkward pauses of The Office.

Choose it if: You want to follow Krasinski into suspense and are choosing a horror film deliberately, rather than expecting a light comedy.

A director credit alone is not a cast connection. Krasinski also appears on screen in this film, which is why it belongs in this particular list.

Steve Carell, The Office’s Michael Scott, voices Gru.

Carell’s voice performance shifts the connection from a recognizable face to a new animated character. The story brings a supervillain’s plans into collision with family life, giving you a different setting for following his comedy work.

Choose it if: You are in the mood for animation and a comic lead, rather than another ensemble sitcom.

Animation is a format, not a guarantee that every film suits every viewer. Check local content ratings and the intended version before choosing a family watch.

Mindy Kaling voices Disgust and Phyllis Smith voices Sadness.

Two performers from The Office appear as voices in a story built around a child’s emotions. That makes it a useful example of a connection you can miss when you recognize actors mainly by their faces.

Choose it if: You want animation with an emotional focus and enjoy finding performers in roles that look nothing like their television characters.

Voice credits can be a good reason to keep animation in your discovery filters. If you only want live-action appearances tonight, use the genre exclusions to narrow the list.