Top 5 Movies About Financial Crises and Wall Street:
Inside Job (2010)
A documentary that delves deep into the causes and consequences of the 2008 financial crisis. Through insightful interviews and analysis, the film exposes the systemic issues that led to the collapse and the role of Wall Street insiders.
The Big Short (2015)
A darkly comedic portrayal of the events leading up to the housing market crash of 2008. A group of financial outsiders discovers the impending crisis and decides to bet against the housing market, ultimately revealing the flaws in the financial system.
Margin Call (2011)
Set in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis, this gripping drama follows a group of investment bankers as they grapple with the moral dilemmas of risk, ethics, and the impending collapse of their firm.
99 Homes (2014)
A gripping drama that explores the human stories behind the housing market crash. A desperate single father is forced to work for the real estate broker who evicted him, leading to a moral and ethical struggle.
Too Big to Fail (2011)
Based on true events, this film chronicles the efforts of financial and government leaders to prevent the collapse of major banks during the 2008 financial crisis. It provides an inside look into the high-stakes negotiations and decisions that shaped the crisis response.