If you loved the gripping drama and high-stakes tension of The Cost of Winning (2020), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 movies and shows that capture similar themes of ambition, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas. Whether you're drawn to intense character studies or thrilling narratives, these recommendations will keep you hooked.
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Description: A wild ride through excess and corruption in finance, illustrating how unchecked ambition and moral compromise can lead to spectacular downfall.
Fact: The real Jordan Belfort makes a cameo as the wedding ceremony host. The film holds the record for most F-words in a non-documentary with 569 utterances.
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Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)
Description: Exposes one of history's most infamous corporate frauds, showing how ambition and greed can lead to catastrophic ethical failures.
Fact: The film uses actual audio recordings from Enron's trading floor. It was the first documentary to be adapted into an opera in
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The Big Short (2015)
Description: Brilliantly dissects the 2008 financial crisis, revealing how a few outsiders saw the coming collapse and bet against the system.
Fact: Real-life investor Dr. Michael Burry, portrayed by Christian Bale, only agreed to participate if Bale watched all his YouTube videos. The film uses celebrity cameos to explain complex financial concepts.
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Margin Call (2011)
Description: A tense drama about the early hours of the financial crisis, showcasing the human decisions behind economic collapse and corporate survival instincts.
Fact: The entire film was shot in just 17 days. Writer/director J.C. Chandor based the script on his father's 40-year career at Merrill Lynch.
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Steve Jobs (2015)
Description: Explores the high-stakes world of tech innovation and corporate power struggles, focusing on ambition, success, and the personal costs of visionary leadership.
Fact: The film is structured in three acts, each taking place backstage before a major product launch. It was shot on 16mm, 35mm, and digital formats to reflect different time periods.
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The Internship (2013)
Description: While comedic, it provides insight into modern corporate culture and the competitive nature of tech industry internships where only the best survive.
Fact: Google allowed extensive filming at their headquarters, marking the first time the company opened its doors to a major motion picture. The 'Quidditch' match was improvised.
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Halt and Catch Fire (2014)
Description: Chronicles the personal and professional battles of innovators during the tech boom, highlighting the sacrifices made in the race to revolutionize computing.
Fact: The show's title refers to a real machine code instruction that could cause a computer's CPU to stop functioning. Many plotlines were inspired by real events in tech history.
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Silicon Valley (2014)
Description: A satirical look at the tech industry's cutthroat competition, startup culture, and the moral dilemmas faced by entrepreneurs chasing success.
Fact: Many of the show's tech concepts were vetted by real Silicon Valley engineers to ensure authenticity. The fictional company 'Pied Piper' was almost named 'Middle Out.'
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The Circle (2017)
Description: Examines the dark side of tech utopianism and corporate surveillance, questioning the ethics of transparency and the price of innovation.
Fact: The film's futuristic office was inspired by real tech campuses like Apple and Google. Dave Eggers, the author of the source novel, has a cameo as a Circle employee.
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Betting on Zero (2016)
Description: A documentary that delves into corporate malfeasance and financial manipulation, revealing how powerful entities exploit systems for profit.
Fact: The film's production was crowdfunded after traditional funding fell through. It features never-before-seen footage from Herbalife corporate meetings.
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