Movies About Wall Street Crash

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

The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 American black comedy crime film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who runs a firm that engages in securities fraud and corruption on Wall Street. Belfort and his firm engage in a series of fraudulent and illegal activities, including stock manipulation, securities fraud, money laundering, and bribery. The film follows Belfort's rise to power and ultimate downfall. The film also features Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon Favreau, and Jean Dujardin in supporting roles. The Wolf of Wall Street received five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. The film is widely regarded as a classic of modern cinema and has been praised for its humor, style, and technical achievements.

From Charles Ferguson, starring Matt Damon, Gylfi Zoega, Andri Snær Magnason, Sigridur Benediktsdottir
Rated PG-13

Inside Job is a 2010 documentary film directed by Charles Ferguson, which details the rise of the late-2000s financial crisis. The film examines how changes in the policy environment and banking practices contributed to the crisis and documents its impact on the worldwide economy. It looks at the roles of key players in the financial industry including investment banks, regulators, ratings agencies, and government policy makers. Inside Job argues that the crisis was a result of widespread fraud and corruption, and identifies a network of key individuals who were involved in the misconduct. The film received critical acclaim and won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature in 2011.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen
Rated PG-13

Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 biographical crime drama film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Christopher Walken. The film follows the story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a teenage con artist who successfully poses as a pilot, doctor and lawyer all before he turns 21 years old. Along the way, Frank is pursued by FBI agent Carl Hanratty (Hanks), who is determined to capture Frank and put him behind bars. As the pair become adversaries, Frank manages to outsmart the FBI, but eventually his lies begin to catch up with him, leading to a thrilling confrontation between the two. Ultimately, Frank is able to redeem himself, and in the process, he and Carl form an unlikely bond.

From Directors: Mark Achbar, Jennifer Abbott, starring Mikela Jay, Rob Beckwermert, Christopher Gora, Nina Jones
Rated Not Rated

The Corporation is a 2003 Canadian documentary film written by Joel Bakan, and directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott. The film examines the modern-day corporation and corporate responsibility. It highlights the history of the modern corporation and its evolution into a powerful global economic force. Through interviews with influential business leaders and experts, including Milton Friedman, Noam Chomsky and Michael Moore, the film explores the impact of corporations on society and questions the ethical implications of their current status in the global market. The film raises the questions of whether corporations are capable of acting in socially responsible ways, and if so, how they should be held accountable for their actions. In addition, the film examines the influence of corporations on the environment, public health and other public services. Ultimately, The Corporation offers an eye-opening exploration into the power and influence of modern-day corporations, and how their actions affect our lives.

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 about the financial crisis of 2007–2008 which was triggered by the United States housing bubble. Directed by Adam McKay, the film stars an ensemble cast including Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and Melissa Leo. The film is based on the 2010 book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis about the financial crisis. The film follows four outsiders in the world of high-finance who predicted 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. Through their actions, they become instant celebrities, make huge profits and shine a light on the corrupt practices of the banking industry. The film also highlights the ethical implications of their actions and how they conflict with the law and each other.

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

From Michael Moore, starring Michael Moore, William Black, Jimmy Carter, Elijah Cummings
Rated R

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

From Gavin O'Connor, starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal
Rated R

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

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 Alex Winter, starring Bastian Obermayer, Katrin Langhans, Frederik Obermaier, Marnia Walker Guevara
Rated Not Rated

From Ben Younger, starring Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Nia Long, Nicky Katt
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 Adam McKay, starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Derek Jeter, Eva Mendes
Rated PG-13

From Robert Connolly, starring David Wenham, Anthony LaPaglia, Sibylla Budd, Steve Rodgers
Rated Not Rated

From Jodie Foster, starring George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jack O'Connell, Dominic West
Rated R

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

From Oliver Stone, starring Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas, Carey Mulligan, Josh Brolin
Rated PG-13

From Kenneth Branagh, starring Chris Pine, Kevin Costner, Keira Knightley, Kenneth Branagh
Rated PG-13

From Kim Nguyen, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alexander Skarsgård, Salma Hayek, Michael Mando
Rated R

From Uwe Boll, starring Dominic Purcell, Erin Karpluk, Edward Furlong, John Heard
Rated R

From Marcel Langenegger, starring Hugh Jackman, Ewan McGregor, Michelle Williams, Bruce Altman
Rated R