Movies and TvShows featuring "stock-market-crash" theme.

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.

Black Monday is a dark comedy TV show that takes place in the 1980s and follows the story of a group of stockbrokers on Wall Street. The show explores the events leading up to the infamous Black Monday, a stock market crash that occurred on October 19, 1987. It combines humor, drama, and crime elements to provide an entertaining and engaging storyline.

Hustlers is inspired by the viral New York Magazine article and follows a group of savvy former strip club employees who come together to take revenge on their Wall Street clients. Destiny, a former stripper, joins forces with Ramona, her mentor and friend, to devise a scheme involving stealing credit card numbers from rich men. However, tensions arise as the operation becomes riskier and more dangerous. As the consequences of their actions catch up with them, Destiny is forced to confront her choices and make amends.

This movie follows the lives and careers of a showbiz family, the Donahues, as they navigate the ups and downs of the entertainment industry.

After being released from prison, Gordon Gekko teams up with his future son-in-law, Jake, to take down a Wall Street enemy and rebuild his empire. As they navigate the financial collapse and personal challenges, they discover the true cost of greed and the importance of family.

Splendor in the Grass is a melodramatic film about unrequited love, sexual repression, and the challenges faced by two high school sweethearts in 1920s Kansas, where their relationship is tested by family pressure, social norms, and personal struggles. It explores themes of forbidden love, coming-of-age, and the pursuit of happiness amidst societal expectations.

A fictionalized account of how the 1929 stock market crash hurt the elite and the struggling, and the forces that may have caused the crash to occur.

This documentary delves into the intertwined lives of Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill, two influential figures of the 20th century. It highlights their rise to power, the eve of World War II, and the impact of their decisions during the war. Through their stories, the film explores the parallel paths of their lives, from their early years and experiences in World War I to their contrasting roles in World War II.

Monsieur Verdoux tells the story of a man who, after losing his job during the Great Depression, turns to a life of crime by marrying and murdering wealthy women. Set in the 1930s and 1940s, the film explores themes of wealth, capitalism, and the darker side of human nature.

Rogue Trader is a crime drama thriller based on the true story of Nick Leeson, an ambitious options trader who single-handedly caused the collapse of Barings Bank in 1995. Fueled by greed and secrecy, Leeson's risky investments and fraudulent activities lead to massive losses and financial ruin. The movie explores the themes of betrayal, deceit, and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition.

L'Eclisse is a movie that explores the themes of love, disillusionment, and isolation in postmodern Italy. It tells the story of a woman who becomes obsessed with a handsome man she meets, leading to a passionate but ultimately doomed relationship. Along the way, the movie delves into themes of depression, alienation, and the complexities of male-female relationships. Set against the backdrop of a bustling construction site and the world of stock brokers, L'Eclisse is a slow-paced and introspective film that offers a unique portrayal of the human experience.

The Great Ziegfeld is a musical biographical film about Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., a Broadway impresario known for his lavish stage productions and his promotion of showgirls. The film follows Ziegfeld's rise to fame, his tumultuous relationships with his wife Anna Held and actress Billie Burke, and the financial crisis that threatens his theatrical empire. Despite obstacles, Ziegfeld perseveres and achieves vindication with his successful production, the Ziegfeld Follies.

Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.

When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story is a biographical drama that follows the life of Lois Wilson, the wife of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson. The movie explores their struggles with alcoholism, their efforts to find sobriety, and the impact of AA on their lives and the lives of others. Set in the early 20th century, the film portrays the challenges faced by Lois as she deals with her husband's addiction, her own battle with alcoholism, and her journey towards recovery.

Skyscraper Souls follows the lives of various individuals who are connected to a high-rise building. As secrets are uncovered and greed takes over, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways.

A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.

After inheriting a fortune, a man finds himself in a whirlwind of adventures including an airplane crash, an attempted suicide, and a friendship between men. He also encounters a domineering mother and wife, experiences cultural differences, and gets involved in a stock market crash. Throughout it all, he learns the truth about himself and forms a bond with a loyal butler.

In the midst of the American Civil War, a Kentucky plantation owner and gambler faces dire straits and desperate measures to save his family and land. He enters into a high-stakes race wager, leading to betrayal and a feud that threatens everything he holds dear.

A professional gambler arrives in New Orleans and becomes involved in a saga of love, scandal, and deception in pre-Civil War Louisiana, ultimately losing everything in a stock market crash and facing a jealous and frigid wife.

In Tea for Two, an heiress and a dancer in 1920s New York make a bet to win the love of a wealthy suitor. The film is a romantic comedy that showcases the world of wealth and business, with plenty of song and dance numbers along the way.