Movie Night With FBS

Wall Street (1987)

Wall Street is a drama starring Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas. Set in 1985 in New York, this movie is about the young and ambitious broker Bud Fox, who is ready to walk over people if that’s what it takes to get to the top, and his idol, Gordon Gekko.

Wall Street is a trader's cult classic that provides the viewer with an accurate representation of the major ups and downs that can occur in the financial markets. And, if you need an example of what insider trading can lead to, this movie is for you!

Owning Mahowny (2003)

Dan Mahowny worked for one of the largest banks in Toronto. He was appointed assistant manager at age 24, and thus gained access to the huge accounts of his clients. His boss, his customers, and all the people in his circle admired and respected Dan for his qualities. But one thing they didn’t know was that Mahowny had a harmful passion for gambling.

The Canadian-British movie directed by Richard Kwietniowski was based on a true story of Brian Molony.

Trading Places (1983)

One of the funniest movies about trading. The snobbish upper-class commodities broker Louis Winthorpe III and homeless street hustler Billy Ray Valentine would never have guessed their paths would cross. But they do, thanks to Winthorpe’s eccentric bosses, the Duke brothers. The brothers make a wager to see if a street rascal can manage their huge company.

The movie includes hilarious scenes with a drunken Santa Claus, a Cameroonian exchange student, and an unfortunate case of mistaken identity involving a gorilla outfit. It’s definitely worth checking out, if only to find out whether the Duke brothers’ experiment succeeded!

Floored (2009)

For those who think the market is no laughing matter, by contrast with the previous movie, this one is a serious documentary. It revolves around Chicago’s futures trading pits. Floored shows the real-world issues and differences in the gambling VS real trading stand-off.

This documentary is known for its meta-fictional subtext and also some really useful comments and interviews. This is a must-watch movie for anyone interested in futures or general trading.

Margin Call (2011)

September 2008. The global economic crisis has already begun, but America doesn’t know yet what kind of catastrophe lies ahead, and only a group of top managers on Wall Street are looking for a way to salvation. The movie takes place within a 24-hour period, which promise to be the most intense hours of their lives.

This financial thriller was highly ranked by the critics and was even nominated for an Oscar. See if the bank managers were able to save the bank from $8 trillion worth of toxic assets.

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

A new classic that we cannot leave off this list. This biographic black comedy crime film (what a mix!) directed by Martin Scorsese became an instant hit, based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government.

The beautifully shot, distinctive film feels like a roller coaster ride. It has everything: an adventurous and talented broker, a beautiful model, money, failure, secrets, and conspiracy. If you still haven’t seen this masterpiece of trading cinematography, hurry up!

Let’s take a movie break!

Now you don't have to think about what to watch on a long night – just choose one of our TOP movies and enjoy. Do you have favorite movies about the market and finances that we didn’t mention?