The Wolf of Wall Street
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie
Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.
Why you'll love it
The movie is about a stockbroker in New York City who engages in corruption and fraud on Wall Street.
The Big Short
Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling
In 2006-2007 a group of investors bet against the United States mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is.
Why you'll love it
The film is about the financial crisis of 2007–2008 triggered by the United States housing bubble.
Wall Street
Charlie Sheen, Michael Douglas, Tamara Tunie
An impatient young stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside information taken through a ruthless, greedy corporate raider who takes the youth under his wing.
Why you'll love it
The film revolves around the stock market and corporate finance.
Margin Call
Zachary Quinto, Stanley Tucci, Kevin Spacey
Follows the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis.
Why you'll love it
The film takes place over a 36-hour period at a large Wall Street investment bank and highlights the initial stages of the financial crisis of 2007–08.
Boiler Room
Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Nia Long
A college dropout, attempting to live up to his father's high standards, gets a job as a broker for a suburban investment firm which puts him on the fast track to success. But the job might not be as legitimate as it first appeare...
Why you'll love it
The film is about a college dropout who gets a job as a broker for a suburban investment firm, a boiler room brokerage firm.