Movies About Wallstreet

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

Inside Job is an Academy Award-winning documentary film that examines the causes of the 2008 global financial crisis. Directed by Charles Ferguson, it depicts the systemic corruption and greed in the banking industry that contributed to the crisis. The film features interviews with key players in the financial and political spheres that enabled the crisis, including former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, and prominent Wall Street figures. It also features interviews with victims of the crisis and experts in economics, finance, and law. The film lays out a clear and convincing case of the systemic corruption and greed that led to the crisis and the subsequent bailout of the banks by the U.S. government. Inside Job serves as an eye-opening and thought-provoking examination of the economic and political forces that enabled the crisis, and offers a powerful call to action for needed reforms in the banking industry.

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 crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the true story of Jordan Belfort's rise and fall on Wall Street. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort, the film details his career as a stockbroker in New York City and how his firm, Stratton Oakmont, engaged in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street that ultimately led to his downfall. The film chronicles Belfort's lavish lifestyle of corruption, sex and drugs, and his eventual imprisonment for securities fraud. The film also stars Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey and Kyle Chandler.

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

The Big Short is a 2015 American biographical black comedy-drama film directed by Adam McKay. The film is based on the true story of 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 four men, Michael Burry (Christian Bale), Mark Baum (Steve Carell), Ben Rickert (Brad Pitt) and Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling), make a series of unconventional investments in the market, profiting from the impending economic disaster as the rest of the world markets collapse. The film follows these men as they navigate the complexities of the financial world, while trying to outwit the big banks and make a fortune. The Big Short is a fast-paced and highly entertaining look at the events of the financial crisis through the eyes of these daring men.

From Jeff Orlowski-Yang, starring Tristan Harris, Jeff Seibert, Bailey Richardson, Joe Toscano
Rated PG-13

The Social Dilemma is a documentary film directed by Jeff Orlowski-Yang that explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, and the way our online data is exploited by large corporations. Through interviews with tech insiders, experts, and activists, the documentary explores the impact of social media on mental health, democracy, and privacy. It exposes the manipulative algorithms used by big tech companies to drive engagement, addiction, and data collection. It also explores potential solutions to the digital dilemma, such as new regulations and product design, and the role individuals can play in making more informed choices.

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

Trading Places is a 1983 American comedy film starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy. The film follows a homeless street hustler and a wealthy commodity broker who are unknowingly made part of a bet by two millionaires. The two are forced to switch lifestyles; the street hustler is given the commodities broker’s home, car and social status, while the commodities broker is placed on the streets. As the two attempt to adjust to their new situations, they team up to take revenge on the two millionaires who made them part of the bet. Along the way, the two discover the true value of friendship and family.

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 Jim Bruce, starring Liev Schreiber, Paul Volcker, Janet Yellen, Peter Atwater
Rated Not Rated

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

From Jed Rothstein, starring Dan David, Matthew Wiechert, Herb Greenberg, Roddy Boyd
Rated R

From Ted Braun, starring William Ackman, Douglas M. Brooks, William Cohan, Julie Contreras
Rated Not Rated

From Alex Gibney, starring Alex Gibney, Elizabeth Holmes, Dan Ariely, Roger Parloff
Rated TV-14

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

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 David Frankel, starring Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening, Rainn Wilson, Larry Wilmore
Rated PG-13

From Ridley Scott, starring Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, Romain Duris
Rated R

From John Wells, starring Ben Affleck, Chris Cooper, Tommy Lee Jones, Suzanne Rico
Rated R

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

From Nicholas Jarecki, starring Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Brit Marling, Tim Roth
Rated R

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

From Tony Scott, starring Denzel Washington, John Travolta, Luis Guzmán, Victor Gojcaj
Rated R

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

From Directors: Heidi Ewing, Alex Gibney, Seth Gordon, Rachel Grady, Eugene Jarecki, Morgan Spurlock, starring James Ransone, Tempestt Bledsoe, Melvin Van Peebles, Morgan Spurlock
Rated PG-13

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