1. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) – This movie, based on the memoir of the same name by Jordan Belfort, stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a stockbroker who rises to great wealth and power through fraud and corruption. It’s a high-energy, fast-paced film that gives a glimpse into the excesses and ethical failings of Wall Street in the 1990s.
2. The Big Short (2015) – This movie tells the story of the 2008 financial crisis, and follows a group of investors who bet against the housing market before it crashed. It stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt, and is based on the book of the same name by Michael Lewis.
3. Wall Street (1987) – This classic movie, directed by Oliver Stone, stars Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko, a wealthy and ruthless corporate raider. The film is famous for its memorable quotes, including “Greed is good,” and its portrayal of the excesses of the 1980s Wall Street culture.
4. Margin Call (2011) – This movie takes place over a 24-hour period at an investment bank during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. It stars Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, and Zachary Quinto, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the decision-making and ethical dilemmas faced by people working in finance.