Movies like American Casino

The Big Short delves into the build-up of the housing and credit bubble during the 2000s which led to the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Fans of American Casino will find The Big Short riveting as it adopts a comedic yet informative approach to a complex subject matter, based on Michael Lewis's book of the same name.

Margin Call is a thrilling drama that captures the tense atmosphere within an investment bank during the initial stages of the 2008 financial crisis. Viewers who were intrigued by the accurate depictions in American Casino will appreciate the film's character-driven approach to the complexities of the financial world.

Sequel to the classic Wall Street, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps follows Gordon Gekko after his release from prison as he navigates the financial world post-2008 crisis. Its exploration of moral questions within the context of the American financial system aligns with themes present in American Casino.

Adapted from Andrew Ross Sorkin's bestselling book, Too Big to Fail offers an up-close look at the financial industry during the brink of collapse. Like American Casino, it sheds light on the 2008 crisis through the perspectives of bankers and government officials, highlighting the high-stakes decisions made during the turmoil.

Inside Job offers a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which makes it highly appealing to viewers who appreciated the in-depth investigation of American Casino. Directed by Charles Ferguson, the documentary dissects the causes and consequences of the financial meltdown with precision and critical insights.

Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story tackles the consequences of corporate dominance, examining the impact of the late-2000s financial crisis. Similar to American Casino, it scrutinizes America’s capitalist system and its implications for the average citizen, albeit through Moore's distinctive personal and political lens.