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10 Hollywood Flicks That Are All About Making Money


Haven't you ever dreamt of owning a ton of money and living life king-size? Most of us may never say it out loud but inside we all have heard that voice that wants us to become filthy rich. 

Here are some of selected flicks that will feed your hungry mind with numbers and smart financial tricks.

1. The Big Short (2015)

IMDb rating: 7.8

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The movie features Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt to name a few.

The plot revolves around how a handful of people didn't just predict but also made a fortune off of the Great Recession that struck the world in 2007-2008. This financial crisis turned the world economy upside down and was triggered by the United States housing bubble.

The movie is so obsessed with numbers and how the economy works all over the world and is definitely a modern masterpiece. Do watch it.

2. Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) – Documentary

IMDb rating: 7.7

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This movie says that the greatest innovation of the new economy was greed!

The following documentary explores the fall of the Enron Corporation, arguably the most shocking example of modern corporate corruption. Traders at Enron resort to all kinds of underhanded dealings in order to make money at any cost and keep their high-paying jobs intact. 

3. Maxed Out (2006) – Documentary

IMDb rating: 7.3

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'Maxed Out' is a movie about the debt crisis consuming America, and it also features music from Coldplay to add some flavor to the tough subject of financial doom. If you are worried about the credit industry, you are not crazy. 

4. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

IMDb rating: 8.2

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If you are a fan of Leonardo DiCaprio, then you cannot miss this insane film.  The plot revolves around the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life to his fall which included crime, corruption and the federal government.

Watch the crazy trailer below.

5. Catch Me If You Can (2002)

IMDb rating: 8.1

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Another masterpiece from DiCaprio. 'Catch Me If You Can' is the story of a con man who disguises himself as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer and cashes forged cheques worth millions, despite being constantly chased by FBI agents. 

Will they be able to catch him? What do you think? Watch it and find out. 

6. Rogue Trader (1999)

IMDb rating: 6.3

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The film revolves around Nick Leeson, an ambitious investment broker who singlehandedly bankrupted one of the oldest and most important banks in Britain. Can you believe that?

The movie is known for the unconventional techniques it employs to explain complex financial instruments.

Watch the trailer below:

7. Glengarry Glen Ross(1992)

IMDb rating: 7.8

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The movie is set around a Chicago real-estate office going through tough times. Every salesman in the firm is under immense pressure to close sales or lose their jobs. Watch this and you will see how far people can go in search of the mighty dollar.

8. Wall Street(1987)

IMDb rating: 7.4

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It is the story of Bud Fox, a young stockbroker who becomes involved with Gordon Gekko, a wealthy, unscrupulous corporate raider. It is the tale of a cruel and greedy corporate raider taking a young and anxious stockbroker under his wing.

9. Moneyball(2011)

IMDb rating: 7.6

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When brainy becomes the new sexy, what else could spice up the presentation? Why, Brad Pitt, of course! 

It is the story of a baseball team's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to assemble a baseball team on a lean budget. How? By employing computer-generated analysis (sabermetric model) to acquire new players. Doesn't that seem complicated? Well surely it is but still, you won't be able to forget about the movie once you have watched it.

10. Boiler Room(2000)

IMDb rating: 7

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It is the story of a college dropout who gets a job as a broker for an investment firm. Now, this puts him on the fast track to success. But, do you think anything in excess has ever worked out?

Watch the trailer below and start feeding your mind with numbers.

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