Movies and TvShows featuring "financial-crisis" theme.
Told in reverse chronological order, the story starts in the present (June 7, 1994), when the stock market rebounded after the market became volatile and crashed for the weekend. After the stock market stopped trading for the weekend, the Ting's make the wrong bet and their entire fortune is wiped out, compounded by ending up in billions of dollars in debt. Ting Hai forces his sons to commit suicide by jumping off from the top of the stock exchange building before following after them.
In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life.
In 2006-2007, a group of investors discovers the flawed and corrupt US mortgage market and decides to bet against it. Led by hedge fund millionaire Michael Burry, they uncover the truth about subprime loans and create a credit default swap market. As the 2008 financial crisis approaches, they face opposition from banks and risk assessors. Despite warnings and skepticism, their bets pay off, leading to the collapse of the housing market and massive profits for those involved.
After ten years, a loyal employee is framed for embezzlement, then murdered by his employers, only to be reborn as their youngest son with a yearning for revenge guiding his hostile takeover.
A young couple in a financial crisis is approached by a wealthy billionaire who offers them a large sum of money in exchange for spending one night with the wife. The couple is torn between the financial benefits and the moral implications of the proposal.
It’s tell the story of a bank auditor pursues justice and policy changes at a time when an economic bubble is collapsing. No Dae Ho is an honest and sincere man. He works as a branch manager of Daehan Bank which is located in a small city. The branch is on a soon to be shutdown list. Surprisingly, No Dae Ho is promoted to an auditor at the bank’s headquarters in Seoul. No Dae Ho then faces corruption at the bank.
The Killing (2007) is a Nordic noir crime drama TV show that revolves around a detective's investigation of the murder of a teenage girl. As the investigation progresses, the detective uncovers a web of corruption, conspiracy, and personal secrets, leading to a suspenseful and thrilling journey.
Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch. Despite their mutual agreement not to seek a rematch, Apollo challenges Rocky again, but Rocky declines and retires from professional boxing. His girlfriend, Adrian, supports his choice, as do his doctors who reveal that he will require surgery for a detached retina. Meanwhile, Apollo becomes obsessed with the idea of a rematch to prove that Rocky's performance was a fluke. Rocky eventually agrees to the rematch, despite Adrian's disapproval. With the support of his trainer Mickey, Rocky begins training and gets into shape for the fight. On the night of the match, Apollo aims to beat Rocky in no more than two rounds to prove that the first match was a fluke. Rocky, fighting right-handed to protect his eye, is knocked down twice in the first two rounds but manages to stay in the fight. Going into the final round, Apollo is well ahead on points and only needs to stay away from Rocky to win the fight. However, he ignores his trainer's pleas and attempts to beat Rocky by knockout. In the final round, Rocky switches back to his natural stance and unleashes a series of counter punches on Apollo, turning the tide of the fight. Both men knock each other down, but Rocky is able to get up at the count of 9 while Apollo collapses from exhaustion. Rocky wins the fight by knockout, becoming the new heavyweight champion.
After inheriting a mansion, a family discovers that it is haunted by 13 ghosts. The family must uncover the secrets of the mansion and survive the supernatural forces within.
The 2008 financial crisis swept the whole world. Ambitious businessman Leo Ho Tin-sang seizes the opportunity to take over the corporation of Hong Kong's wealthiest man, Fong Chung-yam, but is blocked by businessman Cheuk Kai-tong. Leo holds a grudge and looks for an opportunity to get revenge. Ten years later, Kai-tong has become the richest person in Hong Kong, yet encounters unfortunate circumstances. When his son is killed in an accident, Kai-tong suffers a heart attack and falls into a coma. To manage the family business, his inexperienced daughter Ella Cheuk Ding-yiu, with the help of private equity fund manager Duncan Ko Chit, engages in a corporate war with Leo. When Kai-tong awakens, he, along with Leo's wife, Chung-yam's grandson, and a young entrepreneur all join the battle. Everyone's fate become entangled as they stir up another battle of the century...
99 Homes follows Dennis Nash, a hardworking construction worker and single father in Orlando, Florida. When he is evicted from his home due to a wrongful conviction, he finds himself at the mercy of real estate broker Rick Carver. Carver offers Nash a deal to work for him, leading him down a path of corruption, deceit, and ethical dilemmas. As Nash struggles to provide for his family and navigate the cutthroat world of real estate, he is faced with the choice of compromising his values or losing everything he holds dear.
Junior employees Seth Bregman and Peter Sullivan, along with senior trader Will Emerson, witness mass layoffs at their investment bank. Peter receives a USB drive from a fired employee containing important information about the firm's risk. They discover that the firm is at risk of bankruptcy due to overleverage and excessive trading. Throughout the night, the employees attend meetings with executives and devise a plan to sell off toxic assets. The CEO's plan will spread the risk and destroy the firm's relationships. Eventually, the employees achieve a benchmark to receive large bonuses but face the consequences of their actions. The CEO offers Rogers a future opportunity, and the film ends with Rogers burying his dog.
In Hardball (2001), a schoolteacher struggling with aimlessness and financial crisis becomes a coach for a little league baseball team in a housing project. Through dedication and redemption, he forms an intergenerational friendship with the team and helps them overcome their challenges.
In Camargue, four boys find themselves selling their bodies for money. %s+%s Unexperienced but aided by their little sister Charly, they establish an Escort Boys business.%s+%s Each encounter becomes a learning experience for them and their clients. Through family, lies, and unexpected demands, they must navigate to reclaim their family business.%s+%s Will they succeed?
Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes them and their crew as hostage. Lee Gates is the host of the financial TV discussion show 'Money Monster'. He tells his viewers about the downfall of the corporation Ibis, which has seen its stock plummet and a loss of $800 million in shares, and its CEO Walt Camby is in Geneva, unable to comment on the situation of his company. Before the next show, Lee talks to his studio director Patty Fenn, who is taking a new job across the street. Lee finds out that Camby, who was supposed to be the guest on his show, has cancelled on them, so they are going to interview Ibis's CCO Diane Lester. A few minutes into the show, a supposed deliveryman walks into view and holds them at gunpoint, forcing Lee to put on a bomb vest. The police arrive outside and try to negotiate with the hostage-taker. Meanwhile, Diane investigates what really went wrong with Ibis and discovers that Camby wasn't really in Geneva, but in South Africa. The police bring Kyle's pregnant girlfriend to the studio to contact him, and Kyle starts to rethink his plan. As the police plan to take out the bomb vest receiver, Patty warns Lee, and he grabs Kyle and escapes the studio. Patty heads to the federal hall to catch Camby while the rest of the crew gathers evidence against him. Lee forces Camby to explain what really happened with Ibis's money, and Kyle orders Camby to admit his wrongdoing. In the end, Kyle sacrifices himself, and Lee and Patty recover at the hospital, contemplating their next move.
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance follows the story of Ryu, a deaf-mute man who becomes determined to exact revenge after his sister is killed and he is fired from his job. In his pursuit of vengeance, Ryu finds himself entangled in a complex web of crime and deceit, leading to tragic consequences.
After losing his wife and struggling financially, a man takes matters into his own hands and goes on a killing spree targeting corrupt bankers and investment brokers.
Too Big to Fail is a movie based on true events surrounding the financial crisis of 2008. It portrays the events that led to the collapse of major financial institutions and the efforts made by government officials and financial executives to prevent the collapse of the American economy.
Inside Job is a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which led to the economic downturn and affected millions across the world. The film delves into the root causes of the crisis, including the role of banks, government policies, and unethical practices within the financial industry.