Movies About Insurance

From Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell
Rated PG

It’s a Wonderful Life is a timeless classic directed by Frank Capra that follows the story of George Bailey, a small-town man who is on the brink of suicide due to mounting financial troubles. On Christmas Eve, an angel, Clarence, is sent to earth to help George Bailey realize how important he is to his family, friends, and hometown of Bedford Falls. Through a series of events, George comes to understand how drastically different the world would be if he had never been born. George is ultimately shown the true value of life, family, and friendship, and he finds the courage to confront his problems and face the future with optimism.

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

The Wolf of Wall Street is an American biographical black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who rose to immense wealth and power before eventually being convicted of fraud and money laundering. The film chronicles Belfort's rise and fall as he builds a multi-million dollar empire of stock manipulation and scams in the late 1980s and early 1990s, eventually causing his arrest and imprisonment. It also features a star-studded cast including Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Jean Dujardin, Jon Favreau, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, and Margot Robbie. The film follows Belfort's exploits as he ruthlessly cheats investors out of their money and lives a life of excess, drugs, and debauchery. In the end, Belfort is forced to face the consequences of his actions and serve a prison sentence. The Wolf of Wall Street is a darkly humorous and satirical look at the excesses of Wall Street and the consequent fall from grace.

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

"The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006) is a biographical drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino that tells the true story of an ambitious, struggling single father, Chris Gardner (played by Will Smith). Despite facing numerous hardships and obstacles, Chris refuses to give up on his dream of providing a better life for his son, Christopher Jr. (Jaden Smith). Chris Gardner is a salesman who is struggling to make ends meet and trying to provide for his son, Christopher Jr., and himself. He is evicted from his apartment and finds himself living on the streets. In order to make money, Chris takes an unpaid internship as a stockbroker, and the film follows his journey as he works hard to make his dreams come true despite all of the challenges and obstacles that he faces. Through sheer determination and grit, Chris eventually turns his situation around, and is eventually able to provide a comfortable life for himself and his son.

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

The Big Short is a 2015 biographical comedy-drama directed by Adam McKay, based on the book of the same name by Michael Lewis. The film follows four unlikely investors who, through their research and keen investment strategies, manage to capitalise on the impending 2007-08 financial crisis. The protagonists—Michael Burry (Christian Bale), Mark Baum (Steve Carell), Charlie Geller (John Magaro), and Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling)—are forced to go against the conventional wisdom of Wall Street traders, while also striving to protect themselves and their investors from the impending market collapse. Along the way, they are aided by various other characters, including Ben Rickert (Brad Pitt), an eccentric ex-trader who helps the protagonists understand the complex world of finance, and Vennett's mentor, Ben Hockett (Rafe Spall). Through a combination of wit and skill, the protagonists manage to short the market and make substantial profits in the process. In the end, however, the film is about more than just money; it serves as a cautionary tale about corporate greed and the dangers of ignoring warning signs.

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. It tells the story of four desperate real estate salesmen, who are pushed to the point of desperation and crime by their ruthless office manager. The film stars Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Alan Arkin, Ed Harris, and Kevin Spacey. The salesmen, all of whom work for a real estate office in Chicago, are informed that their jobs are on the line, and that the only way they can save them is by selling the most real estate. They are given a week to prove themselves, and the one with the most sales will receive a Cadillac Eldorado. The film follows their desperate attempts to save their jobs, and culminates in a shocking and morally ambiguous conclusion.

From Spike Lee, starring Edward Norton, Barry Pepper, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rosario Dawson
Rated R

25th Hour is a 2002 American drama directed by Spike Lee. It follows Monty Brogan (Edward Norton), a convicted drug dealer who is given one day to prepare for his seven year jail sentence. Monty spends his last day in New York City with his father (Brian Cox), his girlfriend (Rosario Dawson), and two best friends (Philip Seymour Hoffman and Barry Pepper). As the clock winds down, Monty reflects on his past life, his relationships, and the choices which led him to this point. Through his journey of intense introspection, Monty realizes that the path to redemption lies in facing up to his crime and embracing the consequences.

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

American Psycho is a 2000 black comedy-horror film directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale. It is based on the novel of the same name by Brett Easton Ellis. The film follows the story of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful investment banker living in Manhattan in the late 1980s. On the surface, he appears to be a perfect yuppie, but in reality, he is a serial killer. As Patrick's life spirals out of control, he begins to show signs of psychopathy andbecomes increasingly obsessed with violence and murder. As his life unravels, Patrick's sanity is put to the test as he struggles to keep up appearances and hold onto his sanity. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Willem Dafoe, Chloe Sevigny, Jared Leto, Samantha Mathis, and Reese Witherspoon.

From John Landis, starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche
Rated R

Trading Places is a 1983 American comedy film directed by John Landis. It stars Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy as two men from vastly different backgrounds who are unknowingly made part of a wager between two wealthy brothers. In the film, Aykroyd plays a successful commodities broker and Murphy is a homeless street hustler. The two cross paths when the wealthy brothers, Randolph and Mortimer Duke (Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche), make a bet as to whether a street hustler or a successful businessman would be more successful if their positions were reversed. To settle the bet, the Dukes arrange for Aykroyd and Murphy to switch places, with the Dukes manipulating the environment to ensure that each man struggles in the other's world. Over the course of the film, Aykroyd and Murphy must find a way to work together in order to expose the Dukes' scheme and to restore their lives to the way they were. Along the way, they also discover that they have more in common than they would have ever imagined. The film is a classic comedy that examines themes of class, greed, and justice in a humorous way that has since become a classic.

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 Darren Aronofsky, starring Sean Gullette, Mark Margolis, Ben Shenkman, Pamela Hart
Rated R

From J.C. Chandor, starring Zachary Quinto, Stanley Tucci, Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany
Rated R

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

From Richard Kwietniowski, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Minnie Driver, John Hurt, Maury Chaykin
Rated R

From Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Abbie Cornish, Albert Finney, Marion Cotillard
Rated PG-13

From Mike Nichols, starring Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin
Rated R

From Brett Ratner, starring Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Piven
Rated PG-13

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

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

From Steven Soderbergh, starring Gary Oldman, Antonio Banderas, AJ Meijer, Arsenio Castellanos
Rated R