Classics:
* Wall Street (1987): A seminal film depicting the cutthroat world of finance, focusing on a young broker's rise and fall under the mentorship of a ruthless corporate raider.
* Boiler Room (2000): A gritty portrayal of a boiler room operation, where young, ambitious brokers use high-pressure tactics and deception to sell stocks to unsuspecting investors.
Modern Takes:
* The Wolf of Wall Street (2013): A wild and controversial biopic about Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who built a multi-million dollar fortune through fraud and corruption.
* Margin Call (2011): A tense and thought-provoking drama about a group of investment bankers who discover a major financial crisis and the moral dilemmas they face.
* The Big Short (2015): A darkly comedic and sharp satire about a group of investors who bet against the housing market and profited from the 2008 financial crisis.
Others:
* Trading Places (1983): A comedic film about a Wall Street commodities broker and a street hustler who switch places in a bet, offering a satirical look at social class and the world of finance.
* Barbarians at the Gate (1993): A behind-the-scenes look at the hostile takeover of RJR Nabisco, exploring the complexities of corporate greed and ambition.
* The Insider (1999): Based on a true story, this film follows a tobacco executive who exposes the industry's cover-up of the dangers of smoking, highlighting the power of Wall Street and corporate influence.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list, and many other films touch upon Wall Street themes, even if they aren't solely focused on it.