Movies About Rich People

From Directors: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano, starring François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot
Rated R

The Intouchables is a French comedy-drama film directed by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano. The film follows the story of an unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic and his ex-con caretaker. The wealthy man, Philippe, is played by François Cluzet, while the caretaker is played by Omar Sy. After the unexpected death of Philippe's long-time caretaker, Philippe and his assistant search for a new caretaker; they come across Driss, an ex-con with a criminal record, who is in desperate need of a job. Despite Philippe's misgivings about Driss's criminal background, he hires him on the spot. From this point onwards, the two form an unlikely bond and Philippe uses his wit and finesse to help Driss improve his life. Despite their differences in class, Philippe and Driss both find common ground and ultimately become close friends. The film follows the two on their journey of self-discovery and friendship, as they learn from each other and ultimately help each other lead more meaningful lives.

From Orson Welles, starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Agnes Moorehead
Rated PG

Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film directed, co-written, produced and starring Orson Welles. The film follows the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, a newspaper magnate who rose to power and ultimately had a tragic downfall. Through flashbacks, the story is told from the perspectives of those who knew him best. The film screenwriter, Herman J. Mankiewicz, based the film on the life of William Randolph Hearst, one of the most influential newspaper publishers of his era. Citizen Kane explores themes of ambition, power, betrayal, and ultimate loneliness through the eyes of Charles Foster Kane and the people who knew him. Considered one of the greatest films ever made, it won Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction.

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, based on the memoir of the same name by Jordan Belfort. It follows the life of Belfort, a stockbroker who ran a firm that engaged in securities fraud and corruption on Wall Street in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort, along with Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jean Dujardin, Jon Bernthal and Margot Robbie. The story follows Belfort's rise from a poverty stricken working-class kid to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life. The film follows Belfort's rise and fall, depicting the corruption and excess of Wall Street. As Belfort continues to be seduced by the power of easy money and greed, his life spirals out of control as he becomes embroiled in crime, corruption and the federal government. The film ends with Belfort reflecting on his life and his regrets.

From Thomas Vinterberg, starring Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen
Rated R

The Celebration is a 1998 Danish drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg. The film follows the lives of the Lundegaard family as they come together to celebrate the 60th birthday of their father. The festivities quickly take a turn for the worse as secrets are revealed, bringing to light the family's dark and troubled history. The film explores themes of family secrets and society's expectations. With a shocking ending, The Celebration is a powerful drama that will leave viewers discussing the film long after it ends.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Judith Anderson
Rated Approved

Rebecca is a classic 1940 psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It stars Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine, and follows a young woman (Fontaine) who comes to live with the mysterious Maxim de Winter (Olivier) at his estate, Manderley. However, the house is haunted by the memory of Maxim's first wife, Rebecca, who died under mysterious circumstances. The new Mrs. de Winter is tormented by Rebecca's legacy, and her insecurities are continually stoked by the housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, who obsessed with Rebecca's memory. When Maxim and his new wife travel to Monte Carlo, they meet the woman whose daughter may have been Rebecca's lover. After discovering the truth about Rebecca, Maxim and the new Mrs. de Winter return to Manderley, where they must face the consequences of the past. In the end, justice is served and the new Mrs. de Winter finds the courage to stand up to Mrs. Danvers.

From William Wyler, starring Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert, Hartley Power
Rated Passed

Roman Holiday is a romantic comedy film from 1953 directed by William Wyler, starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. The film tells the story of a modern-day princess, Anna (Hepburn), who, frustrated with her regimented life, decides to take a break and explore the city of Rome on her own. She meets an American reporter, Joe Bradley (Peck), who takes advantage of the situation and pretends not to recognize her. As they spend the day together, however, they grow closer and develop feelings for one another. In the end, it is revealed that Anna is a princess and Joe decides not to write a story about her and they part ways. The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Hepburn.

From Hal Ashby, starring Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden
Rated PG

Being There is a 1979 comedy-drama film directed by Hal Ashby and starring Peter Sellers, Melvyn Douglas, Shirley MacLaine, and Jack Warden. The story follows the simple-minded gardener, Chauncey Gardiner (Sellers), who is mistaken for a wise political advisor by a powerful Washington D.C. businessman. His seemingly-innocuous comments on life and gardening are taken as sage advice and soon he is making crucial decisions for the nation. Eventually, Chauncey returns to his home, the house of his employer, where he lives the rest of his life in peace. The film is a satire on the power of celebrity and the influence of the media in modern society.

From Martin Brest, starring Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell, James Rebhorn, Gabrielle Anwar
Rated R

Scent of a Woman is a 1992 American drama film starring Al Pacino, Chris O'Donnell and James Rebhorn. Directed by Martin Brest, the film is a remake of Dino Risi's 1974 Italian film, Profumo di Donna. The story follows Charlie Simms (Chris O'Donnell), a sheltered and naive prep school student tasked with taking care of retired Colonel Frank Slade (Al Pacino) over a four-day weekend. Colonel Slade is blind and bitter, and has a penchant for lavishness, alcohol, and women. As the weekend progresses, the colonel and Charlie form an unlikely bond, as the colonel shares his wisdom with the young student. In the end, the colonel helps Charlie find the courage to stand up for himself, and ultimately make his own decisions in life. The film is ultimately a story of redemption, as the colonel finds redemption for his past mistakes and Charlie finds redemption in himself.

From Hal Ashby, starring Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack
Rated PG

Harold and Maude is a 1971 American romantic comedy-drama directed by Hal Ashby and starring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort. The film follows the story of Harold Chasen, a young man in his early twenties who is obsessed with death. He attends funerals of strangers, fakes suicides and stages elaborate fake funerals until he meets Maude, an eighty-year-old woman who teaches him the joy of living life to its fullest. Despite their age difference, the two become friends and lovers. Along the way, Harold learns important lessons about life and mortality. The film has been praised for its unique tone and has become a cult classic.

From James Ivory, starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, John Haycraft, Christopher Reeve
Rated PG

The Remains of the Day is a 1993 British-American drama film directed by James Ivory, based upon the 1989 novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro. It stars Anthony Hopkins as the English butler Stevens, and Emma Thompson as housekeeper Miss Kenton. The film tells the story of Stevens, a loyal butler of a British lord, who looks back on his life of service at Darlington Hall during the interwar period. As the film progresses, Stevens embarks on a journey to reconcile his professional life with his personal desires. In doing so, he re-examines his life in the context of the rapidly changing times, and comes to terms with the choices he has made. The film also features James Fox, Christopher Reeve, and Hugh Grant in supporting roles.

From Richard Curtis, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Lydia Wilson
Rated R

About Time is a romantic time-travel comedy-drama written and directed by Richard Curtis. It stars Domhnall Gleeson as Tim, a young man from Cornwall, England who discovers he can travel through time. He uses this ability to save his father from an illness and win the affections of the love of his life, Mary (Rachel McAdams). Along the way, he learns about the importance of living in the moment and cherishing the moments he spends with those he loves. Throughout the film, Tim and his family navigate the ups and downs of life, learning to make the most of the time they have together. In the end, Tim learns that it is never too late to take a chance and make things right.

From Susanne Bier, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Rolf Lassgård, Neeral Mulchandani
Rated R

After the Wedding is a 2006 Danish drama film directed by Susanne Bier and starring Mads Mikkelsen. The film follows Jacob (Mikkelsen), a manager at an orphanage in India who is approached by an old friend, Jørgen, from Denmark. Jørgen offers Jacob a large sum of money for the orphanage if he returns to Denmark to attend Jørgen's daughter's wedding. Jacob reluctantly accepts and soon discovers that Jørgen is actually his biological father and has been keeping tabs on him all these years. Jacob's life is thrown into turmoil as he is forced to confront a past he had tried to forget and make a difficult decision between his newfound family and his work at the orphanage. The film ultimately explores themes of family, identity, and the power of forgiveness.

From David Fincher, starring Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn
Rated R

The Game is a 1997 thriller directed by David Fincher. It stars Michael Douglas as wealthy businessman Nicholas Van Orton, who is given a strange gift by his brother Conrad: a voucher for a game that will "change his life". Nicholas is initially skeptical, but when the game begins to affect his life in mysterious ways, he quickly finds himself in a life-or-death struggle to uncover the truth behind the game. With help from a mysterious woman, Christine, Nicholas begins to uncover the secrets of the game, only to discover that the stakes are much higher than he ever imagined. In the end, Nicholas must risk everything to save himself and discover the truth behind the game.

From Mikael Håfström, starring Andreas Wilson, Henrik Lundström, Gustaf Skarsgård, Linda Zilliacus
Rated Not Rated

Evil is a 2003 psychological horror film directed by Mikael Håfström. The film follows two strangers whose paths cross when a group of medical students explore the supernatural phenomena in an abandoned asylum. After a terrifying encounter with a mysterious entity, the two strangers must confront unspeakable horrors from the past and unravel the mystery of the asylum before it’s too late. As the film progresses, the two strangers must discover the truth about their own connection to the hauntings and uncover the truth about the evil lurking in the asylum. Along the way, they must face the demons of their past, as well as the terrifying entity that haunts the asylum. Evil is a suspenseful horror film that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

From Paolo Sorrentino, starring Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli, Carlo Buccirosso
Rated Not Rated

The Great Beauty is a 2013 Italian film directed by Paolo Sorrentino. It tells the story of Jep Gambardella, a 65-year-old journalist and socialite who has been living a life of excess and luxury in the Eternal City of Rome for the past 40 years. As Jep reflects on his life and his place in the world, he reminisces on memories, regret, and the many lives he has touched. He discovers the beauty of life in the moments of joy, sadness, and love. The film follows Jep as he navigates through the decadent and sensual city, uncovering its secrets and beauty. Along the way, he meets and is touched by a variety of people, all with stories to tell, and ultimately discovers that life is full of pleasure and pain, beauty and ugliness, and sometimes all at the same time.

From Woody Allen, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emily Mortimer, Matthew Goode
Rated R

Match Point is a psychological thriller set in London and directed by Woody Allen. The film follows the career and personal struggles of the protagonist, Chris Wilton, a former professional tennis player. After taking a job as a tennis instructor at a posh London club, Chris meets Tom Hewett and his family. Tom's sister Chloe falls in love with Chris and the two eventually marry. At the same time, Chris has an affair with Nola Rice, a struggling American actress. When Chloe discovers the affair, she threatens to leave Chris. In an attempt to save his marriage, Chris conspires with Nola to murder her. However, the plan goes wrong and Chris is left to deal with his conscience and the potential consequences of his actions. Match Point ultimately examines themes of guilt, morality, and ambition, while also exploring the power of chance and the consequences of one's decisions. The film's casting, direction, and writing all reflect Allen's voice as a filmmaker, and the movie was a critical success upon its initial release.

From Wes Anderson, starring Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller
Rated R

The Royal Tenenbaums is a comedic drama written, directed and co-produced by Wes Anderson. It tells the story of the estranged Tenenbaum family, which reunites when their father Royal announces he is terminally ill. Royal had abandoned the family years ago, but now wants to spend his last days reconnecting with his three grown children - a playwright, a tennis prodigy, and a business tycoon. With their mother Etheline, the Tenenbaums try to pick up the pieces and come to terms with the family's troubled past. Along the way, the siblings grapple with issues of love, loyalty, and the meaning of family. In the end, the Tenenbaums learn to forgive each other and embrace their parents, however flawed they may be.

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

American Psycho is a 2000 black comedy/psychological horror film directed by Mary Harron and starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, a Wall Street banker living in New York City. Bateman is a psychopathic, narcissistic, and materialistic yuppie whose life revolves around status and wealth. Through his ritualistic and violent lifestyle, Bateman slowly descends into madness. As the story progresses, Bateman's mental state worsens, and he begins to commit increasingly violent and gruesome acts of murder. The film is a darkly satirical exploration of the shallowness and vanity of the yuppie lifestyle.

From Sam Raimi, starring Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe
Rated R

A Simple Plan is a 1998 crime thriller film directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, and Brent Briscoe. The film follows the story of three blue-collar friends who stumble across a crashed plane containing $4.4 million in cash. The men decide to keep the money and devise a simple plan to avoid detection and division of responsibility. However, they soon discover that the plan is harder to carry out than they anticipated as they are forced to contend with greed, paranoia, and mistrust among themselves, as well as with the police and the criminals who are after them. The film is a tense and gripping exploration of what happens when ordinary people are faced with extraordinary circumstances.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly
Rated PG-13

The Aviator is a 2004 biographical drama directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The film follows the life of aviator Howard Hughes, from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s, during which time he became a successful film producer and an aviation pioneer. Hughes was also plagued by severe bouts of obsessive-compulsive disorder and extreme anxiety, which had a serious impact on his life and career. The film chronicles Hughes' successes and failures, his turbulent relationships, and his struggles with his mental illness. Along the way, Hughes must also contend with a powerful senator intent on bringing down Hughes' business empire. Through it all, Hughes' ambition and genius continue to shine.

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, starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy. The story follows two wealthy brothers, Randolph (Ralph Bellamy) and Mortimer Duke (Don Ameche), who make a bet on the life of a homeless hustler, Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy). As part of the bet, Billy Ray and a wealthy commodities broker, Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd), switch lives. Through a series of humorous and intricate schemes, Billy Ray, Louis and a prostitute, Ophelia (Jamie Lee Curtis), team up to get revenge on the Dukes. Trading Places is a classic comedy featuring the comedic talents of Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy at their peak. The movie is a clever satire of class, race, and wealth, as well as a timeless example of the power of friendship and determination.

From Anthony Minghella, starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Cate Blanchett
Rated R

From Per Fly, starring Ulrich Thomsen, Lisa Werlinder, Ghita Nørby, Karina Skands
Rated Unrated

From Stephen Frears, starring Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Alex Jennings
Rated PG-13

From Martin Brest, starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber
Rated PG-13