29 Films About Finance and Deceit

Captured before the October 1987 stock market crash, this one-hour documentary offers a compelling look at Paul Tudor Jones II. He shares his unique perspective on futures trading and explains the dynamics of this fast-paced, high-stakes environment. The film also…

Director Johanna Lee’s documentary plunges into the intense, competitive world of coffee trading. It follows a group of traders as they navigate the New York Board of Trade, striving to earn a living. Their traditional methods are challenged when the…

This film offers a close examination of the 2008 financial crisis, exploring how a small group of influential figures rapidly shaped the future of the global economy.

A woman whose husband was the chairman of a petrochemical company and a banker auditing his new bank uncover a vast international financial plot. This scheme has the potential to trigger a worldwide economic collapse.

Facing collapse, Lehman Brothers is the focus of an urgent meeting called by Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson with the leaders of Wall Street's major investment banks. After months of financial market chaos, the government is poised to allow Lehman Brothers…

After losing her husband, a widow is cheated out of his life insurance. Determined to uncover the truth, she follows the money to Panama, where she encounters two shrewd lawyers known for managing hidden wealth for wealthy clients.

A New York stockbroker becomes a key witness in a major securities fraud case, exposing widespread corruption within Wall Street, corporate banking, and organized crime. Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort.

This thriller follows the core group of individuals at an investment bank over the course of a single day as the financial crisis begins to unfold.

During Prohibition, Atlantic City becomes a haven for lawlessness where politics and organized crime are deeply intertwined. Nucky Thompson, a powerful figure serving as treasurer of the New Jersey town, expertly controls both the legitimate and illegal sides of its…

Naomi Bishop is a successful senior investment banker who excels in the cutthroat world of high finance. Her carefully constructed life is disrupted when a contentious initial public offering (IPO) jeopardizes the delicate power dynamics and secrets she relies on.…

"The Grand Scheme" tells the story of Jho Low, a man who combined wealth and deception. This true story focuses on Low's clever manipulation and exploitation of Malaysia's 1MDB fund. The elaborate scam involved cooperation with Prime Minister Najib Razak,…

Following a late 18th-century legal ruling that established corporations as legal persons, they have become a powerful force in global economics, politics, and society. This film offers a psychological exploration of this corporate "person" through various real-world examples. The analysis…

This documentary examines the Enron corporation, detailing its flawed and unethical business methods and the chain of events that ultimately caused its collapse.

Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of F. Ross Johnson's fight to save his struggling tobacco company, RJR Nabisco. After the failure of a new smokeless cigarette, Premier, Johnson makes a daring decision: he buys the entire…

This film reveals the startling reality behind the 2008 economic crisis. The worldwide financial collapse, costing over $20 trillion, led to millions losing their homes and jobs. By thoroughly researching and interviewing key financial figures, politicians, and journalists, Inside Job…

In a competitive Chicago real estate office, tension rises when the company announces a mass layoff, with only the top two employees spared. Shelley Levene, trying to provide for his sick daughter, pleads with his boss, John Williamson, for better…

For the first time, the full story of a pivotal moment in the financial crisis is revealed. The film examines the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the decision to let the company fail, exploring the widespread impact on the global…

A college dropout lands a job as a broker at a suburban investment firm and quickly rises through the ranks. However, the firm's business practices may not be entirely legal.

This documentary film chronicles the largest global corruption scandal ever exposed, focusing on the hundreds of journalists who put themselves in danger to reveal the truth.

Keith Gill, a vlogger, invests his entire savings in GameStop stock and documents his journey online. His videos gain massive attention, sparking a widespread social media phenomenon that propels him and his followers to wealth. However, when this stock tip…

This true-crime documentary follows three men who took advantage of the rapidly growing cryptocurrency market. They defrauded investors, amassing millions of dollars and using the money to fund extravagant lifestyles.

Rogue Trader tells the story of Nick Leeson, a driven and talented trader at Barings Bank. He initially thrives in the financial world, but his fortunes change when he secretly builds up massive losses of $1.4 billion in a hidden…

This is a story about a young stockbroker driven by ambition who will do anything to succeed. He teams up with a ruthless corporate raider, who quickly takes him under his wing. The older man shows the young broker the…

With the world's economy facing collapse, a young Wall Street trader teams up with the infamous, disgraced corporate raider Gordon Gekko. Their mission has two parts: warn the financial world about the impending crisis, and uncover the truth behind the…

This film explores the credit bubble that led to the global financial crash. Featuring interviews with prominent economists like Robert Shiller, Joseph Stiglitz, and Louis Hyman, alongside Wall Street figures and those affected by the crisis – including Ed Andrews,…

Michael Moore returns to his signature focus: how powerful corporations negatively affect the daily lives of Americans – and, by extension, people everywhere.

The London office of Whitney Paine, a prominent American investment bank, faces a crisis after losing $100 million. One of their top traders, Tony Eisner, dies by suicide in the boardroom. As the firm seeks a replacement, many employees hope…

This is the story of the individuals who profited immensely from a worldwide financial crisis.

This drama follows an ambitious businessman who wants to take over a small, family-run company. The company's owner enlists the help of his wife's sharp and attractive daughter – a lawyer – to save his business. As the legal fight…