Billions is a drama series about the intense rivalry between a powerful US Attorney and a wealthy hedge fund manager, who engage in a cat-and-mouse game of high-stakes financial crime, abuse of power, blackmail, and manipulation. Set in New York City's financial district, the show explores themes of wealth, power, extreme wealth, and the complex dynamics of relationships, both personal and professional.
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.
American Greed is a TV show that explores various financial crimes such as ponzi schemes, investment fraud, and money laundering. It shines a light on the individuals and organizations who exploit the financial system for personal gain.
A former U.S. President is called out of retirement to find the source of a deadly cyberattack, only to discover a vast web of lies and conspiracies.
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.
Patrick Bateman, a wealthy New York City investment banking executive, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent and hedonistic fantasies.
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.
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.
A historian named Benjamin Gates embarks on a mission to find the famous Templar Treasure. With the clue given by his grandfather, Ben sets out to locate the national treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers of the United States and Freemasons during the American Revolutionary War. He must outsmart a team of mercenaries led by Ian Howe who are also after the treasure. Alongside his friend Riley and Dr. Abigail Chase, Ben deciphers ancient clues and navigates through dangerous obstacles to protect the family name and ultimately uncover the hidden treasure.
Bull is a short-lived American drama series created by Michael S. Chernuchin, who had worked on Law & Order and Brooklyn South in 2000. It was TNT's first original series, and was cancelled in the middle of Season 1. The show's name is in reference to the bull market, but the airing of the series coincided with the dot-com bubble crash that turned what had until then been a bull economy in the United States into a bear market.
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.
In the 1980s, a gold prospector in Southeast Asia discovers a massive gold mine. He forms a partnership with a geologist and together they venture into the jungle to establish a mining operation. However, they face financial difficulties, fraud, and the threat of the Wall Street establishment. Based on a true story, 'Gold' explores the greed and ambition that drive people to risk everything for wealth.
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.
Bud Fox, a junior stockbroker, is desperate to get to the top. He pitches stocks to his hero, Gordon Gekko, and provides inside information about Bluestar. Gekko becomes Bud's client and takes him under his wing, compelling him to obtain new information by any means necessary. Bud becomes wealthy but begins to realize the consequences of his actions. He decides to disrupt Gekko's plans and is ultimately arrested for insider trading. Bud wears a wire to record his confrontation with Gekko and turns the tapes over to the authorities. He goes to court, knowing he did the right thing.
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.
Based on a true story, 'The Wizard of Lies' explores the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff, a financial fraudster who orchestrated one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history. It delves into the consequences of his actions on his family, investors, and the financial 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.
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.
The $treet is an American television drama series about a small brokerage house called Belmont Stevens located in New York and the lives of its employees. Freddie Sacker was one of the most notable characters played by Rick Hoffman.
It follows the rise and fall of the American financier and ponzi schemer: Madoff.