Best Investment Movies To Watch
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Movies and TV series about finance are a captivating subject for the film industry. They are simply a must-watch for anyone.
The Wizard of Lies
This is a 2017 television film that tells the story of the infamous investment fraud perpetrated by Bernie Madoff, who operated the largest Ponzi scheme in history. The film is based on the book "The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust" by Diana B. Henriques.
Billions (2016)
This Showtime series centers around the high-stakes world of hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod (played by Damian Lewis) and the U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (played by Paul Giamatti) who is determined to take him down.
The Big Short (2015)
Based on the book of the same name by Michael Lewis, this film explores the events leading up to the 2008 financial crisis and how a group of investors saw it coming and made a profit.
Wall Street (1987)
A classic film about the stock market and insider trading, with iconic performances from Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen.
Margin Call (2011)
This movie takes place during a 24-hour period leading up to the financial crisis of 2008, and follows the employees of a fictional investment bank as they try to minimize losses.
Boiler Room (2000)
A drama about a young man who gets involved with a group of stockbrokers in a high-pressure, high-reward sales environment.
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, this film follows a young stockbroker's rise to the top and eventual downfall due to his involvement in securities fraud.
Rogue Trader (1999)
Based on the true story of Nick Leeson, a trader who caused the collapse of Barings Bank by making unauthorized trades.
Inside Job (2010)
A documentary that explores the causes of the 2008 financial crisis, and the role of Wall Street, regulators, and government officials in the events that led up to it.
Too Big to Fail (2011)
A film that portrays the events leading up to the government's bailout of several major banks during the 2008 financial crisis.
The Founder (2016)
This biographical drama tells the story of Ray Kroc, the man who turned McDonald's into a global franchise and became one of the most successful businessmen in history.
Moneyball (2011)
While not strictly an investment movie, this film is based on the true story of how the Oakland Athletics used statistical analysis to build a successful baseball team on a budget.
Dirty Money
Dirty Money - This Netflix documentary series explores various financial crimes, including fraud, corruption, and money laundering, and exposes the shady practices of some of the world's largest corporations and their executives.
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)
This documentary tells the story of the Enron scandal, which saw the energy company engage in fraudulent accounting practices to manipulate its financial results. The documentary explores the culture of greed and corruption that existed within Enron and the impact of the scandal on the wider financial industry.
The Laundromat (2019)
This movie tells the story of the Panama Papers scandal, which saw the release of thousands of documents revealing the offshore accounts of wealthy individuals and companies. The film explores the role of lawyers and financial institutions in facilitating tax evasion and money laundering.
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley (2019)
This is a documentary film directed by Alex Gibney that tells the story of Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos, which claimed to have developed a revolutionary blood-testing technology. The film explores how Holmes and her team misled investors and the public about the effectiveness of their technology and the impact of the scandal on the lives of those involved.
WeCrashed (2022)
It is a limited series based on the rise and fall of WeWork, a co-working space startup that became one of the most valuable privately-held companies in the world before experiencing a spectacular downfall.
