1. The Big Short (2015)
The Big Short is an Academy Award-winning film based on the best-selling book by Michael Lewis. The movie tells the story of four outsiders who saw what no one else did and predicted the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s. It stars Steve Carell, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, and Christian Bale, and is directed by Adam McKay. The Big Short is an entertaining and informative look into the world of finance and the people who maneuvered their way through the economic collapse. The movie received critical acclaim and is considered one of the best finance movies of all time.
2. Margin Call (2011)
Margin Call is an independent drama that follows a group of high-level executives at an investment bank as they uncover a massive financial fraud. Directed by J.C. Chandor, the movie stars an ensemble cast of Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Zachary Quinto, and Stanley Tucci. The film won the 2011 National Board of Review Award for Best Ensemble Cast and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Margin Call is a thrilling drama that shows the dark side of the banking industry and the lengths that some people will go to make a profit.
3. Boiler Room (2000)
Boiler Room is a crime drama about a college dropout who gets a job at a shady brokerage firm that specializes in penny stocks. Directed by Ben Younger, the movie stars Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Nia Long, and Ben Affleck. Boiler Room was a box office success and was nominated for several awards, including the 2000 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature. The movie offers an inside look at the world of penny stocks and the people behind them. It also serves as a warning to potential investors to be cautious when dealing with these types of investments.
4. Wall Street (1987)
Wall Street is an iconic movie directed by Oliver Stone and starring Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen. The movie follows a young stockbroker who is eager to make it big on Wall Street. He soon becomes involved with a ruthless corporate raider and is forced to make a choice between his ambition and his morality. Wall Street won the 1988 Academy Award for Best Actor and was nominated for two other awards. The movie is considered one of the best finance movies ever made and is a must-see for anyone interested in the world of finance.
5. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
The Wolf of Wall Street is an Academy Award-nominated black comedy directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The movie tells the true story of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who defrauded investors out of millions of dollars. It is a wild and entertaining look into the world of finance and the excesses of the 1980s. The Wolf of Wall Street is considered one of the best finance movies of the last decade and is a must-see for anyone interested in the world of finance.
6. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Glengarry Glen Ross is an Academy Award-nominated drama written by David Mamet and directed by James Foley. The movie stars an all-star cast including Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin, and Ed Harris. The film follows a group of salesmen who are competing for a big commission by selling real estate in a depressed market. Glengarry Glen Ross is a gripping drama that shows the cutthroat nature of sales and the lengths some people will go to make a sale.
7. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
The Pursuit of Happyness is a biographical drama starring Will Smith and based on the true story of Chris Gardner. The movie follows Gardner’s journey from being homeless to becoming a successful stockbroker. It is a touching story about hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. The Pursuit of Happyness won several awards, including the 2007 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture and the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture.
8. Barbarians at the Gate (1993)
Barbarians at the Gate is a television movie based on the book by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar. Directed by Glenn Jordan, the movie tells the true story of the leveraged buyout of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in the 1980s. It stars James Garner and Jonathan Pryce and is considered one of the best finance movies ever made. Barbarians at the Gate is a thrilling drama that shows the power of corporate takeover and the lengths some people will go to make a profit.
9. The Corporation (2003)
The Corporation is a documentary film directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott. The film examines the power and influence of large corporations and their effect on modern society. It features interviews with CEOs, economists, and activists, and is a must-see for anyone interested in the role of corporations in our world. The Corporation won numerous awards, including the 2004 Genie Award for Best Documentary and the 2004 International Documentary Association Award for Best Documentary Feature.
10. Too Big to Fail (2011)
Too Big to Fail is an Emmy Award-winning HBO movie based on the book by Andrew Ross Sorkin. The movie follows the events leading up to the 2008 financial crisis and the government’s response to it. Directed by Curtis Hanson, the movie stars an all-star cast including William Hurt, Paul Giamatti, and James Woods. Too Big to Fail is a gripping drama that shows the power of the banking industry and the lengths some people will go to protect their own interests.
