10 Must-Watch Movies for Investors to Understand Stock Market Intricacies

By Paras Bisht | September 19, 2024

Here are 10 must-watch movies that offer valuable insights into the stock market's intricacies.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s portrayal of Belfort showcases the dark side of the market, including fraud and unethical trading practices.

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Set during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis, this movie offers a behind-the-scenes look at a 24-hour period in a major investment bank.

Margin Call (2011)

A gripping portrayal of the build-up to the housing bubble collapse and the financial crisis of 2007-2008. 

The Big Short (2015)

This HBO film provides an inside look at the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the government's response to the financial crisis. 

Too Big to Fail (2011)

A gritty depiction of the world of unscrupulous brokerage firms selling worthless stocks to unsuspecting investors.

Boiler Room (2000)

The movie follows an ordinary man's journey into the stock markets and beyond through the eyes of different people in his personal and professional life.

Gafla (2006)

A classic that delves into the high-stakes world of corporate finance. Michael Douglas stars as Gordon Gekko, an unscrupulous corporate raider who believes that "greed is good."

Wall Street (1987)

The true story of how one man, Nick Leeson, brought down Barings Bank through high-risk trading and lack of oversight.

Rogue Trader (1999)

This movie explores the world of investment banking through the eyes of a senior banker navigating a male-dominated industry.

Equity (2016)

A documentary that takes viewers onto the trading floors of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. 

Floored (2009)