Ben je fan van 'The Big Short' (2015) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series die de complexiteit van financiële crises en menselijke hebzucht blootleggen? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 boeiende titels die dezelfde thema's verkennen, van spannende drama's tot documentaires die je aan het denken zetten. Perfect voor wie meer wil over de wereld van high finance en de gevolgen ervan.

Wall Street (1987)
Beschreibung: A classic tale of ambition and greed in the financial world, featuring iconic characters and a sharp critique of corporate raiders and insider trading.
Fakt: The famous 'Greed is good' speech was partly improvised by Michael Douglas, who drew inspiration from real-life corporate raiders.


Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Beschreibung: A tense, dialogue-heavy drama about the cutthroat world of real estate sales, where desperation and moral compromise are driven by the relentless pressure to succeed.
Fakt: The film's script was adapted from David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, known for its sharp, profanity-laden dialogue.


American Psycho (2000)
Beschreibung: A dark satire of 1980s yuppie culture, blending extreme violence with sharp social commentary on materialism and superficiality in the corporate world.
Fakt: The film's infamous business card scene was inspired by real-life obsessions with status symbols in the high-powered business world of the 1980s.


Boiler Room (2000)
Beschreibung: A fast-paced drama about a young man drawn into the high-pressure world of a shady brokerage firm, highlighting the seductive allure and ethical pitfalls of quick wealth.
Fakt: The film's script was inspired by real-life experiences of people working in fraudulent brokerage firms during the 1990s.


The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Beschreibung: A high-energy, darkly comedic look at excess and corruption in the stock market, showcasing the rise and fall of a charismatic but morally bankrupt financier.
Fakt: The real Jordan Belfort makes a cameo in the film, appearing in a scene where he introduces Leonardo DiCaprio's character at a seminar.


Moneyball (2011)
Beschreibung: A story about challenging conventional wisdom and using data to gain a competitive edge, set against the backdrop of professional baseball but with themes applicable to finance and business.
Fakt: The film is based on the true story of the Oakland Athletics' 2002 season and their innovative approach to building a competitive team on a limited budget.


The Social Network (2010)
Beschreibung: A sharp, dialogue-driven narrative about ambition, betrayal, and the cutthroat world of tech startups, mirroring the high-stakes drama of financial maneuvering.
Fakt: The screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin, who crafted the script based on extensive research and interviews, though some events were dramatized for effect.


Margin Call (2011)
Beschreibung: A gripping financial thriller that delves into the early stages of a financial crisis, focusing on the moral dilemmas and high-stakes decisions made within a Wall Street investment bank.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 17 days, and many of the actors took pay cuts to be part of the project due to its compelling script.


Inside Job (2010)
Beschreibung: A comprehensive documentary that meticulously dissects the causes and consequences of the 2008 financial crisis, offering a critical view of the financial industry's role in the collapse.
Fakt: It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2011, praised for its clear and engaging explanation of complex financial concepts.


Too Big to Fail (2011)
Beschreibung: A dramatized account of the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the key players and decisions that shaped the government's response to the collapsing financial system.
Fakt: The film is based on the bestselling book by Andrew Ross Sorkin, which was itself based on hundreds of interviews with insiders.
