Watching the stock market is never as much fun as watching a movie or television show. Though, with the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse recently, there is plenty of drama to go around. But when finance and film combine, great things can happen. Check out Reelay’s favorite financial crime movies and television shows and let us know which ones we missed by leaving a review on the Reelay app!
The Big Short (2015)
This movie is based on the true story of a group of investors who saw the financial crisis coming and bet against the housing market.
Wall Street (1987)
This classic movie tells the story of a young stockbroker who gets caught up in the world of corporate greed and insider trading.
Margin Call (2011)
Set in the early days of the 2008 financial crisis, this movie follows a group of investment bankers who realize that their firm is on the brink of collapse.
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Based on the memoir of Jordan Belfort, this movie tells the story of a stockbroker who becomes involved in a massive securities fraud scheme.
WeCrashed (2022)
The series stars Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway as Adam and Rebekah Neumann, the real-life married couple at the heart of WeWork, a coworking space company whose valuation reached $47 billion in 2019 before crashing as a result of financial revelations.
Boiler Room (2000)
This movie follows a young stockbroker who gets caught up in a high-pressure sales environment that turns out to be a fraudulent operation.
Rogue Trader (1999)
Based on the true story of Nick Leeson, this movie tells the story of a trader who caused the collapse of Barings Bank in 1995.
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)
This documentary examines the rise and fall of Enron, one of the biggest financial scandals in American history.
Succession (2018)
Although he has no plans to step aside as the head of Waystar Royco, the international media conglomerate controlled by his family, aging patriarch Logan Roy is contemplating what the future holds. He has lingered in the limelight longer than even he thought he would, and now family members want to run the company as they see fit.
The Accountant (2016)
This action-thriller movie follows the story of a skilled accountant who also has a background as a deadly assassin.
The Laundromat (2019)
This movie is based on the true story of the Panama Papers scandal and the complex system of offshore shell companies used to hide money.
These movies offer a range of perspectives on the world of finance, the stock market, and financial crimes, and are sure to provide an entertaining and thought-provoking viewing experience.