Movies like Limit Up

In Trading Places, two wealthy brothers orchestrate a cruel social experiment, swapping the lives of a snobbish investor and a wily street con artist. Fans of Limit Up's trading floor antics and examination of market play will find this classic's comedic take on the financial world particularly entertaining.

The Wolf of Wall Street is a fast-paced biographical drama about the rise and fall of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who engages in rampant corruption and fraud in the late '80s. Similar to Limit Up, it's filled with the excitement and excesses of the financial industry.

Margin Call is a thrilling portrayal of the initial stages of the financial crisis from the perspective of an investment bank's key players. This film's examination of moral choices in a financial pinch mirrors the underlying themes of ambition and ethics in Limit Up.

The Big Short takes a dramatic and sometimes humorous look at the build-up of the housing and credit bubble during the 2000s, leading to the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Those who enjoyed the market intricacies in Limit Up might find this intelligent and investigative drama fascinating.

Though focused on real estate rather than commodities, Glengarry Glen Ross portrays the intense pressure of salesmen willing to engage in unethical practices to succeed. Like Limit Up, this film provides a sharp critique of the high-pressure tactics used in the world of sales and trading.

Wall Street is a gripping tale of greed and corruption, featuring a young stockbroker who becomes embroiled in illegal activities to succeed. Just like Limit Up, it explores the seductive power of the financial world and the ethical challenges one faces within it.

Boiler Room delves into the high stakes world of an illicit brokerage firm and its aggressive young stockbrokers. Fans of Limit Up will appreciate the exploration of the cutthroat environment where making a deal is the only thing that matters.