Movies About Getting Rich

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton
Rated R

The Godfather is a classic crime drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It follows the story of the Corleone family, a powerful and influential Italian-American Mafia family in New York City. The story follows the aging patriarch of the Corleone family, Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) and his youngest son Michael Corleone (Al Pacino). After the death of Don Vito, Michael steps up to lead the family business and soon finds himself in the middle of a power struggle between rival Mafia families. The film follows Michael's rise to power and how he navigates the complex and dangerous world of organized crime. The film is considered to be one of the greatest films ever made and is noted for its brilliant performances, directing, cinematography, and bold themes.

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

The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 American biographical black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is based on the memoir of the same name by Jordan Belfort and tells the story of his rise to power as a wealthy stockbroker and his fall involving crime, corruption, and the federal government. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort, with Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, and Jean Dujardin in supporting roles. The story follows Belfort's career as a stockbroker in New York City and how his firm engages in securities fraud and corruption on Wall Street that ultimately lands him in jail. The film chronicles Belfort's debauchery and indulgence of drugs and sex that eventually leads to his downfall. The film also explores Belfort's relationships with his wife, family, and associates.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods
Rated R

Casino is a 1995 American epic crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Sharon Stone. The film follows the story of Sam "Ace" Rothstein (De Niro), an expert gambler, as he is hired by the Chicago mafia to run the Tangiers Casino in Las Vegas. As Sam brings success to the casino, he quickly learns that the mafia's interference in his business comes with a hefty price. The movie follows Sam's struggles to keep the casino in business, while dealing with his own issues, such as his volatile relationship with his wife Ginger (Stone), and the mob's attempts to use him for their own purposes. As things grow increasingly complicated and dangerous, Sam must face the consequences of his decisions and his loyalties.

From Adam McKay, starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
Rated R

The Big Short is a 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Adam McKay. The film focuses on four outsiders in the world of high-finance who predict the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid-2000s, and decide to take on the big banks for their greed and lack of foresight. The film stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Melissa Leo, Marisa Tomei, and Karen Gillan. The Big Short follows the four protagonists as they decide to take on the big banks, and make a fortune in the resulting market chaos, by betting against the US mortgage bond market. The story is based on the 2010 book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis, which explains the financial and economic events of the time. Through a combination of wit and humor, the film sheds light on the complex financial systems of Wall Street, and the dangers of unchecked greed.

From David Fincher, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara
Rated PG-13

The Social Network is a biographical drama based on the creation of the popular social networking website, Facebook. It follows the story of Harvard student and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg and his quest to create a social platform for people to connect and share. The movie chronicles the struggles and successes that Zuckerberg and his team go through in developing the website and the legal battles that follow as rival tech companies attempt to capitalize on the concept. As the website becomes increasingly successful, the relationships between Zuckerberg and his friends deteriorate as he struggles with his newfound success and a growing sense of loneliness. Ultimately, the movie serves as a cautionary tale about how the pursuit of success can potentially lead to the alienation of one's closest relationships.

From Mike Newell, starring Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby
Rated R

Donnie Brasco is a 1997 American crime drama film directed by Mike Newell, and starring Al Pacino, Johnny Depp and Michael Madsen. The film is based on the true story of Joseph D. Pistone, an FBI agent who infiltrated the Mafia in the 1970s in New York City under the alias Donnie Brasco. The film follows Pistone as he successfully infiltrates the mob and develops a relationship with Lefty Ruggiero, a veteran Mafia hitman played by Pacino. Pistone quickly climbs the ranks of the crime family, but his growing success leads to tensions with his handler in the FBI, as well as with Ruggiero, who eventually learns his true identity and must decide what to do. Donnie Brasco is an intense look at the world of organized crime and the cost of loyalty. The film explores the ethical dilemmas faced by both sides of the law, showing the consequences of betrayal and the difficulty of leaving a life of crime behind.

From Mary Harron, starring Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage
Rated R

American Psycho is a 2000 black comedy/horror movie written and directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a wealthy, outwardly successful investment banker living in New York City in the late 1980s. Bateman's life is filled with wealth, power, and a hedonistic lifestyle, but his inner world is unhinged and filled with homicidal fantasies and obsessions. As his mental state deteriorates, his dark impulses become increasingly violent and lead to him murdering several people in gruesome ways. Meanwhile, Bateman's psychopathic behavior goes undetected and he continues to move through life with a charismatic and entitled attitude while trying to cover up his true nature.

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

Lord of War follows the life of arms dealer Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage), from his early days in the 1980s as an illegal gun runner to his ascension to the international arms market in the post-Soviet era. He makes a fortune by selling weapons to both sides of multiple wars, fueling conflicts around the world. But as his empire and ego grow, so do the risks to his life and those around him. Yuri must also deal with the moral consequences of his business and his own personal demons. In the end, Yuri discovers the true cost of his ambition, and the true price of power.

From Neil Burger, starring Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro
Rated PG-13

From Aaron Sorkin, starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera
Rated R

From Guy Ritchie, starring Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Idris Elba, Thandiwe Newton
Rated R

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

From George Clooney, starring Paul Giamatti, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ryan Gosling
Rated R

From Woody Allen, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell, Blake Lively
Rated PG-13