Movies and TvShows featuring "financial-ruin" theme.

Jordan Belfort rises to become a wealthy stockbroker, living a life of indulgence and extravagance. However, his success is marred by crime, corruption, and the federal government's investigation. Based on a true story, this movie portrays the rise and fall of a man consumed by greed and the consequences he faces.

On Becoming a God in Central Florida is a dark comedy TV show set in the 1990s. It follows the story of Krystal Stubbs, a young widow with financial problems, who seeks revenge against the cult-like pyramid scheme that ruined her finances. Through the scheme, she discovers the dark side of success and the lengths people will go to protect their own interests.

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.

A successful thirtysomething couple find themselves at a financial dead end; they are faced with an extreme lifestyle change to pay for their debts. The luxury lifestyle ends when they are forced to move into a rented apartment in the suburbs. But to their friends, they hold up a facade and explain it all with downshifting.

Bouquet of Barbed Wire explores the consequences of a father’s obsessive love for his daughter and how secrets once buried in the past return to haunt their lives. Trevor Eve plays Peter Manson, whose apparently successful life is turned upside down when his beloved teenage daughter Prue reveals she’s pregnant by her teacher, Gavin Sorenson. The very heart of the family is threatened as Peter has an intuitive sense that Gavin’s on a personal quest for revenge.

A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires. The snobbish investor is fired from his job, his bank accounts are frozen, and he is left homeless and penniless. He seeks help from the street hustler, who is now living his former life of luxury. Together, they plan to take revenge on the millionaires by disrupting their plan to corner the market on frozen orange juice. In the end, they succeed in obtaining a forgery of a secret report, make a huge profit, and leave the millionaires bankrupt.

A scientist creates a formula that can make a person invisible. He tests it on a young woman and she becomes invisible. They embark on a series of comedic and romantic adventures, dealing with kidnappings, revenge, and hilarious misunderstandings.

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.

In order to save his failing crops, a desperate farmer makes a deal with the devil. But when the devil comes to collect his dues, the farmer must find a way to outsmart him and save his soul.

The Magnificent Ambersons follows the decline of the Amberson family, once the wealthiest and most respected in their small town. As the new age of industrialization dawns, the Ambersons find themselves struggling to adapt, leading to jealousy, financial ruin, and the loss of their privileged status. Through love, forgiveness, and comeuppance, they must learn to navigate the changing times.

Funny Girl tells the story of Fanny Brice, a Jewish-American vaudeville performer who rises to fame and finds love as she navigates the challenges of a stormy marriage and a career in showbiz. Set in the early 20th century, the film follows Fanny's journey from her humble beginnings to becoming a Broadway star and finding success in both her professional and personal life.

A college dropout gets a job as a stockbroker at a fraudulent investment firm, where he gets involved in illegal activities and white-collar crime. As he becomes wealthy, he also faces the consequences of his actions and must navigate the pressures and dangers of the financial world.

A theater troupe faces drama and conflicts as they perform in different small towns, revealing secrets and complicated relationships.

Quicksilver follows a stockbroker named Jack Casey who, after losing his entire fortune in the stock market, becomes a bicycle messenger in New York City. He finds himself caught up in a dangerous world of drugs and crime, and must rely on his cycling skills to survive.

In the midst of the 1990s financial crisis in South Korea, a government official struggles to manage the crisis while facing political challenges, saving face for the nation, and dealing with personal turmoil.

The Outsider is based on the true story of a trader who loses his job and is caught in the midst of the global economic crisis of 2008. As he struggles to find a new job and support his family, he navigates the high-finance world and faces various challenges and risks. The movie explores themes of loss, deception, and the consequences of the financial crisis.

La Cage aux Folles 3: The Wedding is a French sex comedy set in Saint-Tropez and Provence. The film follows a gay couple who must navigate through an arranged marriage and the threat of financial ruin. Filled with love, camp humor, and drag queens, this farce explores themes of homosexuality and the importance of staying true to oneself.

Upstart payment firm Wirecard wowed the financial industry with its runaway success, but journalists exposed massive fraud, leading to its downfall. The documentary explores the rise and fall of Wirecard, the involvement of high-profile individuals, and the money-laundering operations behind the company.

In the rural landscapes of Brazil, a colonel's life takes a turn when he has to deal with financial ruin, adultery, and a werewolf. The events are presented through flashbacks during a tribunal hearing. Cockfighting, horseback riding, and the farm's landscape play a significant role in the story.

In the Eye of the Storm is a six-part documentary series about one of the foremost intellectuals and political figures of our age, Yanis Varoufakis. In the Eye of the Storm begins with a first-hand account of Varoufakis’ dramatic battle with the European establishment, but goes much further to weave a gripping political narrative about the fate of our civilization: where we are, how we got here, and where he believes we must go. We see up close, through Varoufakis’ unique story, how power works at the highest levels, entering a world so often shrouded in secrecy.