Movies like Margin Call

The Wolf of Wall Street is a raucous and over-the-top depiction of a stockbroker's rise and fall in the finance industry. While stylistically different, fans of Margin Call may appreciate its exploration of financial excess and the consequences of avarice.

Wall Street is a classic tale of greed and corruption in the financial sector, featuring an iconic performance by Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko. Fans of Margin Call's behind-the-scenes peek at high finance will appreciate this dramatic portrayal of stock market dealings in the 1980s.

Boiler Room explores the high-pressure world of brokerage firms and securities fraud. Its intense portrayal of ambitious young brokers using unscrupulous sales tactics mirrors the moral quandaries that Margin Call's characters face while navigating the cutthroat finance realm.

Inside Job is a documentary that investigates the causes of the 2008 financial crisis. Although not a traditional narrative film, its critical examination of the financial industry aligns well with the themes explored in Margin Call, and it adds depth through real-world context.

Chronicling the events leading to the 2008 financial crisis, Too Big to Fail presents a sharp look at the collapse of major financial institutions and the consequent bailout. Like Margin Call, it provides a riveting account of financial turmoil, making it a must-watch for aficionados of economic dramas.