Movies About Car Sales

From Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey
Rated R

The Wolf of Wall Street is a biographical black comedy crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the memoir of the same name by Jordan Belfort. The film follows Belfort's meteoric rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life and his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government. It chronicles Belfort's perspective on his career as a stockbroker in New York City and how his firm, Stratton Oakmont, engaged in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street that ultimately led to his downfall. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, and Margot Robbie, and features an array of supporting performances from Matthew McConaughey, Jon Favreau, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon Bernthal, and Jean Dujardin. The film paints a vivid picture of the excesses and indulgences of the modern Wall Street and the men who sought to make a fortune by taking advantage of others.

From Gabriele Muccino, starring Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith, Brian Howe
Rated PG-13

The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 biographical drama film starring Will Smith, directed by Gabriele Muccino. The film follows the life of Chris Gardner, a struggling single father in San Francisco, as he takes on an unpaid internship in a competitive stock brokerage firm. Despite encountering numerous hardships, Chris is determined to make a better life for himself and his son, Christopher. Along the way, Chris learns powerful lessons about the importance of family, hard work, and determination as he continues on his journey to achieve his dream of becoming a successful stockbroker. The film is ultimately a story of hope, resilience, and the power of never giving up on one’s dreams.

From James Foley, starring Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Alan Arkin
Rated R

Glengarry Glen Ross is a 1992 American drama film adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name by David Mamet. Directed by James Foley, the film stars an ensemble cast that features Jack Lemmon, Al Pacino, Alec Baldwin, Ed Harris, Alan Arkin, and Kevin Spacey. Set in 1983, the film follows the desperate salespeople of a real estate office in Chicago who will do anything to stay alive in their cutthroat profession. The characters are forced to compete in a no-holds-barred sales competition and their ruthless tactics lead to broken relationships, ruined lives, and moral dilemmas. Glengarry Glen Ross is considered a classic of modern cinema and received numerous awards and nominations at the time of its release.

From Directors: Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin, starring Paul Brennan, Charles McDevitt, James Baker, Raymond Martos
Rated G

Salesman is a documentary film directed by the Maysles Brothers and Charlotte Zwerin. It follows four door-to-door Bible salesmen as they travel around the United States trying to make a sale. The film provides a unique and intimate look at the life of the salesmen, examining their techniques, successes, and frustrations. It also looks at the relationships between the salesmen as well as with their customers. The film provides insight into the lives of these salesmen, who exist in a world of rejection and disappointment.

From Andrew Niccol, starring Nicolas Cage, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan
Rated R

Lord of War is a crime drama about the illegal arms trade, starring Nicolas Cage as Yuri Orlov, a Ukrainian-American illegal arms dealer. After witnessing the chaos of the Soviet Union’s collapse, Orlov takes advantage of the situation and begins to build an empire in the international arms trade. As his business grows, he finds himself in constant danger from rival dealers, the FBI, and Interpol. Despite the risks, Orlov makes a fortune, but his success comes at a price, as his brother’s (Jared Leto) attempts to start a legitimate business are ruined. As Orlov’s empire grows, his life is threatened by the presence of an Interpol agent (Ethan Hawke) who is determined to bring him to justice. In the end, Orlov is forced to confront his own conscience and the consequences of his actions.

From Bennett Miller, starring Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Rated PG-13

Moneyball is a 2011 sports drama film directed by Bennett Miller, starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill. It is based on the 2003 non-fiction book of the same name by Michael Lewis. The film follows the Oakland Athletics baseball team and its general manager, Billy Beane, as they attempt to assemble a competitive team with a small payroll. Beane relies on sabermetrics, a form of analysis, to draft and trade players based on their statistical performance. With the help of his assistant, Peter Brand, Beane is able to assemble a team of undervalued players that go on to have success in the 2002 season. The film explores themes of underdogs, team building and the importance of data-driven decision making. Moneyball is praised for its informative and entertaining storyline and its strong performances. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won the Best Adapted Screenplay award.

From Ted Demme, starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths
Rated R

Blow is a 2001 crime drama film directed by Ted Demme and starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz and Ray Liotta. The film tells the story of American cocaine smuggler George Jung (Depp), who helped popularize the drug in the 1970s. The movie follows George's rise and fall, exploring his relationships with his family and friends in the process. The film is based on the 1993 autobiography of the same name, written by Bruce Porter. Along the way, George deals with a number of obstacles, such as the DEA, rival drug lords, and his own personal demons. The story culminates with George's arrest and conviction in the mid-1980s, and his eventual release in the mid-1990s. The film shows a dark, true-to-life version of the drug smuggling business, and its effects on those involved.

From Jason Reitman, starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman
Rated R

From Oliver Stone, starring Charlie Sheen, Michael Douglas, Tamara Tunie, Franklin Cover
Rated R

From Cameron Crowe, starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger, Kelly Preston
Rated R

From Ridley Scott, starring Nicolas Cage, Alison Lohman, Sam Rockwell, Bruce Altman
Rated PG-13

From John Lee Hancock, starring Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini
Rated PG-13

From Todd Phillips, starring Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Steve Lantz, Gregg Weiner
Rated R

From Ben Younger, starring Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Nia Long, Nicky Katt
Rated R

From John Jeffcoat, starring Josh Hamilton, Ayesha Dharker, Asif Basra, Matt Smith
Rated PG-13

From Dan Cohen, starring Robert Forster, Donnie Wahlberg, Bess Armstrong, Jasmine Guy
Rated R

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Martin Landau, Frederic Forrest
Rated PG

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae
Rated R

From Edward Zwick, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt
Rated R

From John Swanbeck, starring Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, Peter Facinelli, Paul Dawson
Rated R

From Barry Levinson, starring Richard Dreyfuss, Danny DeVito, Barbara Hershey, John Mahoney
Rated R

From Miguel Arteta, starring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche, Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Rated R

From D.J. Caruso, starring Matthew McConaughey, Al Pacino, Rene Russo, Armand Assante
Rated R

From Charles Shyer, starring Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Kristina Kennedy
Rated PG

From Michael Caleo, starring Brendan Fraser, Amber Valletta, Michael Keaton, Daniel Stern
Rated R