Movies About Real Estate Agents

From Sam Mendes, starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley
Rated R

American Beauty is a 1999 American drama film directed by Sam Mendes and written by Alan Ball. It follows an anonymous suburban family whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of an unexpected stranger. The film stars Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Mena Suvari, Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper, Allison Janney, Peter Gallagher, and Scott Bakula. The film tells the story of Lester Burnham (Spacey), a middle-aged magazine executive who is unhappily married to Carolyn (Bening), a successful real estate broker. Lester's life changes when he meets and eventually falls in love with his daughter's friend, Angela (Suvari). Through the film, Lester begins to re-examine his unhappy marriage and his own personal life, ultimately leading to his liberation. The film was a box office success, grossing over $356 million worldwide, and was met with critical acclaim. It won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cinematography. The film is considered to be a milestone in American cinema and has since been recognized as a modern classic.

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 based on the 2010 book by Michael Lewis about the financial crisis of 2007–2008. A group of renegade investors foresee the impending collapse of the US housing market and bet against the big banks to make a fortune. Directed by Adam McKay, the film stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, and Melissa Leo. The film follows these characters as they attempt to take advantage of the impending financial crisis by shorting the housing market. The film received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film also received critical acclaim for its witty dialogue and its ability to explain the complexities of the financial crisis in an easy-to-understand way.

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

Glengarry Glen Ross is a drama set in the world of real estate sales. It follows the lives of four salesmen, who are desperate to succeed and willing to do whatever it takes to make a sale. The film explores the characters' struggles with morality, integrity, and the pressure of a ruthless, cut-throat workplace. As the competition intensifies and their futures become increasingly uncertain, the men are pushed to their breaking point. Ultimately, they must decide between doing whatever it takes to survive, or standing up for what’s right. This classic drama was directed by James Foley, and stars Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, and Ed Harris.

From Ramin Bahrani, starring Andrew Garfield, Michael Shannon, Laura Dern, Clancy Brown
Rated R

From Joe Dante, starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman
Rated PG

From John Schlesinger, starring Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine, Michael Keaton, Mako
Rated R

From Richard Benjamin, starring Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov, Maureen Stapleton
Rated PG

From Andrew Douglas, starring Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, Jimmy Bennett, Jesse James
Rated R

From Directors: Armen Kaprelian, Kent Llewellyn, starring Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ryan Smith, Bruce Thomas, April Barnett
Rated PG