The Wolf of Wall Street – Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, this film tells the story of Jordan Belfort’s wild life on Wall Street and his fraudulent schemes.
The Big Short – This film portrays the 2008 financial crisis and the story of four individuals who predicted it, explaining complex financial concepts in an entertaining way.
Boiler Room – Follows Seth Davis as he enters the world of stock trading and the world of pump-and-dump scams.
Margin Call – Covers a 24-hour crisis at an investment bank, examining the beginnings of a financial meltdown.
Rogue Trader – Tells the story of Nick Leeson, who single-handedly caused the collapse of Barings Bank.
Inside Job – A documentary exploring the roots of the 2008 financial crisis.
Other People’s Money – Follows corporate raider Danny DeVito as he tries to take over a family-owned company.
Barbarians at the Gate – Chronicles the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, showcasing corporate power struggles.
Going for Broke – A comedy that examines financial ethics and values through the story of a wealthy man switching places with a con artist.
The Wizard of Lies – An HBO film about Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme and his history of fraud.
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room – A documentary detailing the Enron scandal and the company’s collapse.
Too Big to Fail – Focuses on the 2008 financial crisis and the government’s intervention.
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps – The sequel to Wall Street, exploring Gordon Gekko’s role in the modern financial world.
Money Monster – A thriller about a finance expert taken hostage during a live broadcast.
Trading Places – A classic comedy exploring stock trading and speculation through the story of two men switching lives.
The Founder – A biographical film about the founding of McDonald’s and Ray Kroc’s rise.
The Company Men – Follows three men who lose their jobs after an economic crisis.
Flash Boys – Based on Michael Lewis’ book, focusing on the world of high-frequency trading.
Wall Street – Michael Douglas’ Oscar-winning film that exposes greed and manipulation in the financial world.
