10 Must-Watch Movies on the Stock Market

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These are just a few of the many great movies about the stock market, here are some of them you should know.

1

The Big Short (2015)

This movie follows a few savvy traders as they become aware before anyone else of the housing bubble that triggered the financial crisis in 2007-2008.

2

Wall Street (1987)

Charlie Sheen plays a young stockbroker who is seduced by the opulent lifestyle of Gordon Gekko, a ruthless corporate raider.

3

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

This outrageous black comedy chronicles the rise and fall of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who built a fortune through fraud and excess.

4

Boiler Room (2000)

This movie sheds light on the pump-and-dump schemes that can exist on the fringes of the financial world.

5

Margin Call (2011)

A tense thriller set over 24 hours at a fictional investment bank as a group of risk analysts discover that the firm is on the verge of collapse.

6

Barbarians at the Gate  (1993)

This TV movie tells the true story of the hostile takeover of RJR Nabisco in the late 1980s.

7

Rogue Trader (1999)

The true story of Nick Leeson, a young British trader who brought down Barings Bank by making unauthorized bets.

8

Inside Job (2010)

This documentary examines the causes of the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the deregulation of the financial industry and the role of Wall Street.

9

Too Big to Fail (2011)

This TV movie chronicles the U.S. government's response to the 2008 financial crisis, including the bailout of major banks.

10

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

This inspiring true story tells the tale of Chris Gardner,a homeless single father who overcomes incredible odds to become a successful stockbroker.