At 1 hour and 52 minutes, Office Romance has clocked in with a runtime that promises just enough time for Jennifer Lopez’s CEO Jackie Cruz to shake up the romance industry. Opposite Brett Goldstein’s charming new hire, the Netflix rom-com leans into witty banter with bold office romance, much like The Proposal with sharper teeth. And now, audiences know exactly how long they should clear their calendars.

The 1 hour and 52 minute runtime, confirmed by What’s On Netflix, feels less like a duration and more like a countdown to chaos. It neatly frames the window in which Lopez’s Jackie Cruz attempts to enforce a no-fraternization policy that is clearly designed to fail the moment Brett Goldstein’s disarmingly confident lawyer walks in.

Fans will also see a role quite literally built for Jennifer Lopez, with Brett Goldstein and co-writer Joe Kelly shaping the script around her presence. Lopez shared on SiriusXM BPM that the writers made their intentions unmistakable. When they sent the script, they also sent a message that the project would not move forward without her.

Beyond Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, Office Romance stocks its boardroom with scene-stealers who know exactly how to weaponize a side glance. Betty Gilpin sharpens the edges, Edward James Olmos brings a welcome note of nostalgia, reuniting with Lopez on the screen after 28 years, and Bradley Whitford, Tony Hale, and Amy Sedaris ensure the office never stays too composed.

And with Office Romance pivoting away from Lopez’s earlier rom-com staples, revisiting those classics feels less like necessary preparation before June 5, 2026.

Jennifer Lopez classics to revisit before Office Romance

Before Office Romance reshuffles Jennifer Lopez’s romantic comedy playbook, revisiting The Wedding Planner feels essential. Lopez’s Mary Fiore is equal parts control and chaos, a perfectionist undone by a delightfully inconvenient attraction. The infamous 'dumpster rescue' and the absurd glue mishap alone are enough reasons to re-watch the film.

Maid in Manhattan offers a softer, aspirational side of Jennifer Lopez that still resonates. As Marisa Ventura, Lopez transforms a simple mistaken identity into a layered story about ambition and class. The ballroom reveal remains iconic, not just for spectacle but for confidence.

Then there is Monster-in-Law, where Jennifer Lopez trades subtlety for full-blown comedic warfare. Opposite Jane Fonda, Lopez leans into exaggerated reactions and escalating chaos, turning domestic tension into spectacle. For contrast, Selena grounds everything, with Lopez delivering emotional precision alongside Edward James Olmos, a pairing that now adds extra intrigue ahead of Office Romance.

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Hriddhi Maitra