The Best Movies About Money

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Updated September 15, 2023 580 votes 156 voters
Over 100 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Movies About Money
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Films about money, people who make it, and people who have a lot of it. Vote up the best money movies.
Everybody dreams about living the lifestyle of the rich and the famous. What would it be like if you scored big in life and were able to buy any sports car you wanted, own your own jet, travel the world, and retire in your thirties? Everyone can relate to that green stuff that buys happiness so it’s no wonder so many films center around the topic of money. What are the best movies about money? Vote up the best films below and see where your favorites rank!
 
The movies featured on this list tell stories about money in one way or another. Whether it’s a story about a man who was homeless and became an extremely successful businessman, or whether it’s about the pitfalls associated with making money in illegal ways.
 
This list has the best movies about money, including: Moneyball, Ocean’s Eleven, Wall Street, The Firm, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Pursuit of Happyness, Boiler Room, The Color of Money, and Casino. Vote up the best films about money below or add one you love that isn't already on the list.
Most divisive: Indecent Proposal
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  • The Wolf of Wall Street
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    The Wolf of Wall Street

    Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie
    52 votes
    • Released: 2013
    • Directed by: Martin Scorsese
    In the riveting film The Wolf of Wall Street, we follow the life of Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio), a Wall Street stockbroker. Driven by ambition, he plunges headfirst into a world of greed and excess. His right-hand man, Donnie Azoff (Jonah Hill), aids him in his unscrupulous endeavors. The movie, directed by Martin Scorsese, showcases their rise to immense wealth and subsequent fall into crime and corruption. It's a tale fraught with fraud, manipulation, and the relentless pursuit of power. This critically acclaimed drama won multiple awards for its exceptional storytelling and stellar performances.

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  • Wall Street
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    Wall Street

    Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen
    25 votes
    • Released: 1987
    • Directed by: Oliver Stone
    In Oliver Stone's riveting drama, Wall Street, we follow the journey of ambitious stockbroker Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen). Intoxicated by the promise of power and wealth, Fox finds a mentor in the ruthless, yet charismatic, Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas), a titan of high-stakes trading. As Gekko's underhand tactics become clear, Fox is torn between his desire for success and his moral compass. Douglas's riveting performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. The film dissects the greed-infested world of Wall Street, serving as a stark reminder of the dangerous allure of unchecked ambition.

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  • Trading Places
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    Trading Places

    Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Ralph Bellamy
    18 votes
    • Released: 1983
    • Directed by: John Landis
    In the uproarious comedy Trading Places, Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd), an affluent commodities broker, and Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy), a streetwise hustler, find their worlds flipped upside down. Orchestrated by the devious Duke brothers (Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy), this unlikely pair are thrust into each other's lives in a social experiment of wealth versus poverty. As they navigate their new realities, they uncover the brothers' nefarious scheme. Armed with insider knowledge, they conspire to turn the tables on their puppeteers in this delightful tale of cunning and comeuppance.

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  • Boiler Room
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    Boiler Room

    Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Nia Long
    10 votes
    • Released: 2000
    • Directed by: Ben Younger
    Welcome to the infamous "boiler room" -- where twenty something millionaires are made overnight. Here, in the inner sanctum of a fly-by-night brokerage firm, hyper-aggressive young stock jocks peddle to unsuspecting buyers over the phone -- and are rewarded with mansions, Ferraris and more luxury toys than they know what to do with. In this unassuming Long Island enclave, Gen Xers chase the green at breakneck speeds, sometimes one step ahead of the law.

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  • Ocean’s Eleven
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    Ocean’s Eleven

    George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia
    40 votes
    • Released: 2001
    • Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
    Ocean's Eleven, a stylish heist film, revolves around the suave mastermind Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his handpicked crew of specialists. The team, including the likes of Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt) and Linus Caldwell (Matt Damon), embarks on an audacious mission. They aim to simultaneously rob three Las Vegas casinos - Bellagio, Mirage and MGM Grand - all owned by ruthless tycoon Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia). Director Steven Soderbergh expertly weaves this intricate plot with wit and slick dialogue, earning the film five nominations at the 2002 BAFTA Awards. With its blend of crime, comedy, and suspense, Ocean's Eleven is a cinematic rollercoaster ride in the world of high-stakes thievery.

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  • A Hero
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    A Hero

    Amir Jadidi, Mohsen Tanabandeh, Sahar Goldust
    0 votes
    • Released: 2021
    • Directed by: Asghar Farhadi
    A man in prison for debt tries to convince his creditor to withdraw his complaint during a two-day leave, but things don't go as planned.

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