Ben je fan van 'Tausend Milliarden Dollar' (1982) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, intrige en financiële drama's bieden. Of je nu houdt van complexe verhalen over macht en geld, of gewoon op zoek bent naar iets met een vergelijkbare sfeer, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets naar je smaak.

Wall Street (1987)
Beschreibung: The film delves into the high-stakes world of corporate finance and insider trading, showcasing the moral dilemmas and ethical compromises faced by ambitious individuals in the financial sector.
Fakt: The famous 'Greed is good' speech was improvised by Michael Douglas and became one of the most iconic lines in cinema history.


Other People's Money (1991)
Beschreibung: A comedic yet critical look at corporate raiding and the clash between traditional business values and ruthless capitalism.
Fakt: The film is based on a successful off-Broadway play of the same name.


Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Beschreibung: A sharp critique of the cutthroat nature of sales and real estate, where desperation and unethical behavior drive the characters.
Fakt: The film's dialogue is renowned for its intensity and was largely adapted from David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.


American Psycho (2000)
Beschreibung: A satirical take on the excesses of 1980s Wall Street culture, blending horror with sharp social commentary on materialism and identity.
Fakt: The film's infamous business card scene was entirely improvised by the actors.


Boiler Room (2000)
Beschreibung: A gripping portrayal of young stockbrokers involved in fraudulent practices, highlighting the allure and dangers of quick wealth in the financial world.
Fakt: The film's script was inspired by real-life experiences of people working in boiler room operations.


The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Beschreibung: This movie explores the excesses and corruption in the financial industry, focusing on the rise and fall of a charismatic but morally bankrupt stockbroker.
Fakt: It holds the record for the most uses of the word 'fuck' in a non-documentary film, with 569 instances.


The Big Short (2015)
Beschreibung: This film breaks down the complexities of the 2008 financial crisis, using dark humor and fourth-wall breaks to explain financial instruments and the greed that led to the collapse.
Fakt: Real-life figures like Anthony Bourdain and Selena Gomez make cameos to help explain complex financial concepts.


Margin Call (2011)
Beschreibung: A tense drama set during the early stages of the financial crisis, focusing on the decisions made by a group of investment bankers over a 24-hour period.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 17 days, adding to its raw and urgent feel.


Too Big to Fail (2011)
Beschreibung: A dramatization of the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the key players in government and finance who struggled to prevent economic collapse.
Fakt: The film was praised for its accurate portrayal of real-life events and figures, including then-Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson.


Arbitrage (2012)
Beschreibung: A thriller centered around a hedge fund magnate trying to cover up his fraudulent activities while maintaining his public image.
Fakt: Richard Gere's performance was praised for its nuanced portrayal of a man on the edge of losing everything.
