There is no doubting that Martin Scorcese’s 2013 biopic of Jordan Belfort’s crazy real-life story, was a huge success. Whenever I speak to people about this movie, I always get the same response. It’s just too hard to find that person who thinks it’s a bad film. Despite only being six-years-old, it is regarded as a modern day classic, which continues to grow in popularity.
This article aims to give you 10 movies that are like “The Wolf of Wall Street”.
The Big Short
This movie just has to make the list. Just like the “The Wolf of Wall Street”, the film is based around a group of characters who work within the wall street industry. What these characters foresee, is the collapse of the housing market, and all they want is to take advantage of it, despite their clients’ growing outrage.
The Social Network
Just like “The Wolf of Wall Street”, “The Social Network” is a critically acclaimed movie that is directed by a cinematic giant. It is David Fincher who is responsible for creating this piece of art back in 2011. Another similarity is that both movies are based on true stories that involve deceit and corruption. “The Social Network” portrays the issues surrounding the creation of Facebook.
American Psycho
If you’re a fan of “The Wolf of Wall Street” then there is no reason why you should not like “American Psycho”. They are two movies based on young, charming men working in sales who have over excessive characters wanting to achieve their goals. Patrick Bateman (played by Christian Bale) is a sociopath waiting to be unleashed in this pulsating thriller.
Casino
Another Scorsese classic which also holds similarities. Driven by an all-star cast, “Casino” portrays life as a mob gangster running a Vegas Casino. One thing about this movie that has to be said, is that Sharon Stone’s portrayal of Ginger is nothing short of wonderfully breathtaking. In addition, her character can be compared to Margot Robbie’s, Naomi Belfort in “The Wolf of Wall Street”. Both women have equal tendencies to be with a man for money and power, and won’t think twice in backstabbing them when the time is right. The infamous Robert De Niro stars as the mob boss in this scintillating gangster movie. When his business is affected by serious competition, life becomes a matter of survival as lives are teared apart in this cinematic masterpiece.
Wall Street
Despite the obvious, “Wall Street” is most certainly a movie to watch after “The Wolf of Wall Street”. Not just because both stories are based around the culture of Wall Street, but how they are set in different eras that show us the corruption involving the financial world. “Wall Street” is set in a time that is before the 1987 crash, and this is right before what takes place at the beginning of “The Wolf of Wall Street”.
American Hustle
This is a fictional film that portrays an impressive scandal you’ll never forget. Led by another all-star cast, “American Hustle” tells a story of con-artists, FBI agents, and the Mafia all rolled up in one glorious feature. The plot is intelligent as well as entertaining, and each character gifts you with something worthwhile of your time. Like “The Wolf of Wall Street”, the movie is thrilling and entertaining, and similarly uses pop songs during emotional moments.
Catch Me if You Can
If you want a movie to take you on a pulsating chase of cat and mouse, look no further than “Catch Me if You Can”. This is another movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays as Frank Abagnale jr, although he is much younger in this feature. Just like his Jordan Belfort character, DiCaprio’s Abagnale is intelligent and highly skilled to fool the FBI for numerous years. Abagnale is just a teenager, but he manages to disguise himself as a lawyer, a doctor, and a co-captain of a major airline within this movie. To think that this movie is based on a true story just blows your mind.
The Departed
You cannot deny that “The Departed” has to be on this list. Like the majority of the films listed here, it holds a fantastic cast that delivers one of the greatest mob dramas of our era. It earned Scorsese his one and only surprising Academy Award for Best Picture, but when you see it, you will know exactly why. It portrays one man working undercover in the mob, and another who is a mole among the cops. What this story brings, is a battle between the mob and the cops, showing brave individuals as pawns to win it for their establishments. If you haven’t seen this movie, it is a must-see today.
Boiler Room
In this drama, there is a portrayal of American Business at it’s most corrupt worst. Although it doesn’t boast a strong enough script to be on par with “The Wolf of Wall Street”, there are still so many comparisons between the pair. Both movies involve young men who all become millionaires overnight within the world of sales. “Boiler Room” shows these young men working at a brokerage firm who, just like those in “The Wolf of Wall Street”, achieve in making their money by fooling their clients over the phone.
War Dogs
Firstly, “War Dogs” compares to “The Wolf of Wall Street” because both of them contain Jonah Hill. However, the comparison doesn’t stop there. Both of these movies contain young men who strive to earn millions of bucks in quick succession. In this movie, Jonah Hill aims to convince his friend to be an international arms dealer, and the amount of comedic moments that come with it makes you know you are watching a similar movie to “The Wolf of Wall Street”. It is a solid movie which is driven by a compelling true story. It is an underrated movie that could perhaps gain a stronger following.
There you go, the ten movies that can be strongly compared to “The Wolf of Wall Street”. Each and every one of them hold at least some similarities. Some more than others, of course, but it’s easy to suggest that they all compare is some way.
Whether it’s a plot involving the same business culture, or perhaps a mob drama that holds similar characters with similar purposes, there are enough movies out there that can be compared with the popular biopic.
If you’re a fan of “The Wolf of Wall Street”, then each and every movie on this list has to be watched either now or in the future.