Top 5 Investing Movies and Series to Watch

Top 5 Wall Street Movies and Series

1. Wall Street (1987)
• Synopsis: Directed by Oliver Stone, this classic film stars Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko, a ruthless corporate raider, and Charlie Sheen as Bud Fox, a young stockbroker who gets entangled in Gekko’s web of greed and corruption.
• Why Watch: Known for the iconic line "Greed is good," it’s a quintessential movie about ambition, ethics, and the high-stakes world of finance.

2. Too Big to Fail (2011)
• Synopsis: Based on the book by Andrew Ross Sorkin, this HBO film chronicles the 2008 financial crisis and the government's response to save the U.S. economy from collapse. It features William Hurt as Henry Paulson, the U.S. Treasury Secretary.
• Why Watch: It provides a detailed and dramatic portrayal of the behind-the-scenes decisions during one of the most critical times in modern financial history.

3. Margin Call (2011)
• Synopsis: Directed by J.C. Chandor, this thriller provides a 24-hour glimpse into a major investment bank on the eve of the 2008 financial crisis, starring Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, and Zachary Quinto.
• Why Watch: It’s a tense, tightly-knit portrayal of the decision-making processes and moral dilemmas faced by financial professionals during a crisis.

4. Billions (2016-2023)
• Synopsis: This TV series, created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, stars Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis. It follows the power struggles between a U.S. Attorney and a hedge fund king.
• Why Watch: It's an intense drama filled with legal battles, financial machinations, and personal vendettas, giving an insider’s view of the world of hedge funds and legal prosecution.

5. The Big Short (2015)
• Synopsis: Directed by Adam McKay, this film adapts Michael Lewis’s book about the build-up to the housing bubble collapse in 2007-2008, featuring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt.
• Why Watch: It's an insightful and entertaining look at the complex financial instruments and fraudulent practices that led to the financial crisis, making it both educational and gripping.