Project Management Movies
Let’s study the theory and practice interestingly and effectively!

The PMDoc hosts screenings of feature films and documentaries, where characters implement their projects. Each film viewing is broken down into segments, followed by detailed discussions. These discussions delve into how characters initiated, planned, and executed their projects; the tools and documents they utilized; their approach to risk and resource management; their problem-solving strategies; and their adaptability to project changes. We also explore the art of people management within these projects. In the frames of these films, we find the entire spectrum of classic project management!

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Air (2023)

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From the project management perspective, the Air captures critical conversations and decision points in the launch of a transformative product, the Air Jordan sneakers. The film reveals the struggle between innovative vision and financial constraints within an organization faced with the project of revitalizing its basketball shoe line.

Coach Carter

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In the film we witness a brilliant portrayal of effective project management principles in action. Using ground rules to establish a culture of discipline and responsibility, Coach Carter masterfully navigates team dynamics. Introducing a glossary, he ensures clear communication, facilitating both sports and academic success. This film serves as a case study on the power of leadership, structured processes, and a shared vision to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Project Management Movie Database

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PM2Db - a unique resource for all project management enthusiasts and cinephiles alike! At PM2Db, we rank films based on their portrayal of project management methodologies, tools, and practices. Dive into our extensive collection, categorized by PM2Db score, and with a brief description. Whether you're looking to learn or simply be entertained, pm.CinemaHall is the forum where you can watch and discuss these films with peers.

The Pentagon Wars

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The Pentagon Wars is a 1998 American comedy film that offers…

Two genres, two ideologies…

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Two completely different worlds describe the same thing – the psychology of project management. Among the very old films about project management, I have two favorites - The Chairman (1964, USSR) and Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948, USA).

Captain Pantoja and the Special Service

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The project retrospective analysis of the film ‘Captain Pantoja and the Special Service’, a Peruvian film based on a novel by Mario Vargas Llosa. While on the surface, the film is a dark comedy about a straight-laced army captain charged with creating a mobile brothel service for the army, it also presents a rich case study in project management. The film is perfect for learning about project management as almost every scene includes some type of document, process, or project management tool.

Ocean’s Eleven

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As part of pm.CinemaHall, we analyzed the film "Ocean's Eleven" through the lens of project management. It almost seemed like the film's script was written by an experienced project manager. This is an understandable impression, because in 2000, screenwriter Ted Griffin found himself at the deep of a creative impasse and was considering a career shift. Coincidentally, that same year, PMI released an updated version of PMBOK (2000 Edition)...