Best Stock Market Movies and Web Series to Watch
Have you watched Scam 1992? One of the most popular web series on the stock market...
The Harshad Mehta Scam 1992 web series was India's most favorite web series on the stock market and popularised many terms like “Big Bull” and “Bear” etc. Indians got an introduction to the stock market and started their journey of investing after seeing the web series
If you are one of those guys who liked that web series or have an interest in making money from the stock market then here are my recommendations of interesting movies and web series that you will like and would increase your knowledge about financial markets in general
Here are the top movies and web series on the stock market
The Wolf of Wall Street
This 2013 movie was arguably one of the best movies on the stock market. This movie popularized the idea of working on Wall Street amongst the general people. This movie is a true story of New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort who is played by Leonardo Di Caprio about his journey of quickly becoming super-rich and his downfall after that. This movie is directed by Martin Scorsese and comes under the drama-comedy genre, it is a must-watch and the most popular stock market movie.
The Big Short
This 2015 film, has a star-studded cast including Christian Bale, Steve Carrell, and Ryan Gosling, and directed by Adam McKay. This movie delves into the US housing mortgage crisis. The movie sheds light on a few astute financial experts who not only accurately predicted the 2008 housing bubble burst but also managed to profit from it, during the widespread financial losses.
Wall Street
A 1987 film starring Michael Douglas and directed by Oliver Stone, is a favored pick among stock market movies. Douglas portrays Gordon Gekko, a greedy Wall Street expert who tempts a novice stockbroker into the shady world of insider trading, only to ultimately be outsmarted. The young stockbroker, Bud Fox, played by Charlie Sheen, hatches a plan to ensnare Gekko.
Inside Job
This is a 2010 documentary made by director Charles Ferguson, on the 2008 worldwide financial meltdown. With narration by Matt Damon, the film provides an in-depth exploration of the elements contributing to the crisis and discusses the major individuals implicated. It includes numerous interviews with financial market participants, politicians, and journalists who work closely with financial markets
Margin Call
A financial thriller from 2011 directed by J.C. Chandor, stars notable actors such as Kevin Spacey and Demi Moore. The film unfolds over a span of 24 hours and revolves around a significant Wall Street bank during the initial phase of the 2007-2008 financial crisis. It explores the measures undertaken by investment bank employees in an urgent effort to reduce damage to the stock market.
Boiler Room
A film from 2000 directed by Ben Younger, narrates the tale of a college dropout who becomes entangled in a call center that sells speculative or questionable investments. Featuring Giovanni Ribisi and Nia Long in principal roles, and supported by Vin Diesel and Ben Affleck, the movie focuses on the main character Seth Davis, portrayed by Ribisi. "Boiler Room" investigates his ethical dilemmas related to wealth accumulation and also provides a glimpse into the immoral tactics brokerage firms might use to deceive investors.
Bazaar
A 2018 thriller-drama, unfolds around the life of a stock trader named Rizwan, who gets lured into insider trading by a corrupt broker Shakun Kothari - played by Saif Ali Khan.
The movie offers a noteworthy insight into the practical aspects of working in the trading sector.
Among Hindi films related to the share market, "Bazaar" closely mirrors the realities encountered by many traders during their careers. The film aptly revolves around three main elements that can define success or failure in today’s stock market: money, power, and business.
Gafla
A 2006 Indian crime drama directed by Sameer Hanchate, draws loose inspiration from the 1992 stock market scam. The film traces the trajectory of a young man, portrayed by Vinod Sharawat, as he navigates through the stock market. Eventually, his ambitions lead him into a complex network of crime and greed. Vikram Gokhale and Shruti Ulfat also play crucial roles in the movie, contributing to its portrayal of ambition and entanglement in unlawful activities.
Billions
A popular stock market web series, made its debut on Showtime in 2016, immersing viewers into the inner workings of hedge funds. Bobby Axelrod, a merciless hedge fund manager portrayed by Damian Lewis, and his continual conflict with US attorney Chuck Rhoades, enacted by Paul Giamatti. Engaging deeply with themes of insider trading and corporate spying, the series affords a captivating glimpse into the intense and often secretive world of high-stakes finance.
Industry
A British-American series focused on young financial analysts in London, delivers stellar performances, presenting a harsh perspective on global banking and the starting of early adulthood. The industry is created and executive-produced by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay
Conclusion
These are some of the most popular web series and movies on the stock market. One can learn a lot of new things about the stock market and would help them to develop an interest in stock market