19 Films & Documentaries About Investing

This is a chilling and revealing story set in the world of Wall Street. It follows Chinese companies, the American stock market, and the ruthless pursuit of profit behind a massive, little-known financial scheme.

Charles Ponzi, an Italian-born con artist, gained international notoriety in the early 1920s for his elaborate money-making scheme operating in the United States and Canada. This documentary chronicles Ponzi’s life, beginning with his childhood in Lugo, Italy, and following his…

Sensible Investing's documentary features interviews with leading figures in finance. It seeks to equip everyday investors with essential knowledge and encourages the investment industry to provide better value for its customers.

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.

The Foster Portfolio, adapted from a short story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., is a quirky, mid-century story about a young investment advisor. He learns his client, who appears to be broke, is actually concealing a million-dollar inheritance. The client is…

Bill Ackman, a well-known hedge fund manager, has launched a campaign to prove that Herbalife, a major nutritional company, is actually a massive pyramid scheme. Herbalife executives, however, accuse Ackman of trying to destroy their company through market manipulation, hoping…

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…

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.

This gripping thriller follows a brilliant Canadian blockchain expert who died unexpectedly on his honeymoon in India, leaving his investors questioning the whereabouts of their $200 million. Has the money disappeared into the digital world, or is it securely hidden…

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.

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…

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 is the story of WeWork, one of the most spectacular corporate collapses of the past few years, and the charismatic but troubled leader who built it: Adam Neumann. It explores the company's meteoric rise and its dramatic downfall.

Inside the high-stakes trading floors of downtown Chicago, a chaotic world of ambition unfolds. Men use coded hand signals to trade commodities like pork and soybeans, bearing the weight of the nation's economy. Success brings wealth beyond their expectations, but…

"The Retirement Gamble" exposes how Wall Street profits through fees, self-dealing, and kickbacks, jeopardizing people's retirement security. The film asks who truly prioritizes consumers' well-being and whether alternative retirement management options exist.

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…

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