Movies like The Bonfire of the Vanities

Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Wolf of Wall Street chronicles the rise and fall of a stockbroker and indulges in the themes of excess, financial fraud, and the twisted American Dream, much like The Bonfire of the Vanities.

The Big Short provides a comedic yet unsettling look at the 2008 financial crisis and the collapse of the housing market. Audiences who liked the economic themes and satirical approach of The Bonfire of the Vanities might appreciate this film's similar treatment of financial irresponsibility and hubris.

Set in the excess of 1980s Manhattan, American Psycho offers a sharp satire of the yuppie lifestyle and corporate culture, much like The Bonfire of the Vanities. The darkly comedic tone and examination of materialistic and superficial society will resonate with fans of Tom Wolfe's adapted novel.

While not directly focused on Wall Street, The Social Network is another strong example of a drama that explores the themes of ambition, betrayal, and the complex nature of success in modern America, paralleling the character studies seen in The Bonfire of the Vanities.

Oliver Stone's Wall Street is a quintessential film about greed and moral corruption in the 1980s financial sector. Fans of The Bonfire of the Vanities will appreciate its exploration of high-stakes money games and the moral quandaries faced by its characters.

This film adaptation of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play offers a gripping look into the desperate and cutthroat world of real estate salesmen. The themes of capitalism and moral bankruptcy echo those found in The Bonfire of the Vanities.

Though more comedic than The Bonfire of the Vanities, Liar Liar features a morally challenged protagonist whose life spirals out of control, leading to both humorous and enlightening moments for viewers who enjoy character-driven narratives about personal transformation.

Robert Altman's The Player is a satirical film about the Hollywood movie industry, offering a critique of the superficial and deceitful nature of the business, akin to the way The Bonfire of the Vanities critiques Wall Street and the wealthy elite.