Fantasy Films About Stock Market

Description: While not directly about the stock market, the film's themes of seeking wealth and the journey to find one's fortune can be metaphorically linked to financial markets.

Fact: Judy Garland's iconic dress was originally pink but was changed to blue to avoid clashing with the Technicolor yellow brick road. The film was one of the first to use Technicolor.

Description: This comedy involves a bet between two wealthy brothers that turns two men's lives upside down, exploring themes of social class and the stock market in a fantastical manner.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It was one of the first films to use the term "frozen concentrated orange juice" in a stock market context.

Description: This film follows a young man's rise from mailroom to the top of a corporate ladder, with elements of fantasy in his rapid success and the dream-like quality of his journey.

Fact: Michael J. Fox plays both the protagonist and his cousin in the film. The movie was a box office success.

Description: This Italian film, while not directly about the stock market, explores themes of wealth, success, and the pursuit of dreams, which can be metaphorically linked to financial aspirations.

Fact: The film was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, known for "Cinema Paradiso." The entire film takes place on a ship, giving it a unique setting.

Description: In this film, a man makes a deal with the devil for seven wishes, one of which involves becoming a successful stock trader, showcasing the fantasy of instant wealth.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1967 British comedy of the same name. Elizabeth Hurley plays the devil in this version.

Description: This film, while grounded in reality, has an almost fairy-tale quality to the protagonist's journey from homelessness to stockbroker, embodying the American Dream.

Fact: Will Smith and his son Jaden both star in the film. The movie was based on the true story of Chris Gardner.

Description: While primarily about fashion, the film touches on the corporate world and the stock market through the lens of a high-stakes magazine industry, with a touch of fantasy in its portrayal of power dynamics.

Fact: Meryl Streep's character was inspired by Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The film was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, this film's over-the-top portrayal of stock market excess and the lifestyle of Jordan Belfort can be seen as a modern-day fable of greed and excess, making it a fitting entry in this list.

Fact: The film was based on the memoir by Jordan Belfort. Leonardo DiCaprio gained 30 pounds for his role.

Description: Although not fantasy, the film's narrative style and the way it explains complex financial instruments can feel like a magical journey through the world of finance.

Fact: The film features cameos by real-life financial experts explaining financial terms. It was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: This film explores the modern workplace and the stock market through the eyes of a retiree interning at a tech startup, with a touch of fantasy in the unlikely friendship and success story.

Fact: Robert De Niro learned to drive for this film. The movie was inspired by a real-life story of a 70-year-old intern at a startup.