Top 10 Action Movies About Entrepreneurs

Description: Gordon Gekko's infamous line, "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good," encapsulates the aggressive entrepreneurial spirit of the 1980s. The film blends financial intrigue with personal drama.

Fact: Michael Douglas won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Gordon Gekko. The character was loosely based on several real-life Wall Street figures.

Description: A young man gets involved in a shady brokerage firm, exploring the dark side of entrepreneurship with high-pressure sales tactics and illegal activities.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life experiences of its writer, Ben Younger, who worked at a brokerage firm. It features a cameo by Ben Affleck.

Description: Chris Gardner's real-life story of overcoming adversity to become a successful stockbroker is filled with emotional and physical action, making it an inspiring tale of entrepreneurial perseverance.

Fact: Will Smith's son, Jaden Smith, played his son in the movie, adding a personal touch to the film. The title misspelling is intentional, reflecting the real-life sign Chris Gardner saw.

Description: This film follows the rise and fall of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who becomes a wealthy entrepreneur through his firm Stratton Oakmont. The movie is filled with high-energy scenes, showcasing the excesses and the cutthroat nature of Wall Street, making it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film was banned in Malaysia and censored in several other countries due to its explicit content. Leonardo DiCaprio improvised many of his lines, including the iconic "I'm not leaving!"

Description: The creation of Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg is depicted with a fast-paced narrative, legal battles, and personal conflicts, all hallmarks of an action-packed entrepreneurial story.

Fact: The film was shot in just 67 days, and Aaron Sorkin wrote the screenplay in just six months. It won three Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: While not a traditional action movie, "The Big Short" captures the tension and drama of the financial crisis through the lens of entrepreneurs who bet against the housing market. The film's unique storytelling style and fast-paced narrative make it an action-packed experience in its own right.

Fact: The film uses celebrity cameos to explain complex financial concepts, making it both educational and entertaining. It was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: This film captures the intensity of a financial firm during the 2008 financial crisis, with characters making high-stakes decisions in real-time, showcasing the action in the boardroom.

Fact: The film was shot in 17 days, and many scenes were improvised by the actors. It was inspired by real events at Lehman Brothers.

Description: Ray Kroc's journey from milkshake machine salesman to the founder of McDonald's is portrayed with a mix of business acumen and aggressive tactics. The film showcases the entrepreneurial spirit through a lens of corporate warfare.

Fact: The real-life McDonald brothers were portrayed as somewhat naive in the film, but in reality, they were savvy businessmen who sold their company to Kroc for $

Description: This documentary follows the rise and fall of GovWorks, providing an insider's look at the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, complete with the drama and action of a startup's life cycle.

Fact: The film was initially intended to be a short promotional piece but evolved into a feature-length documentary due to the compelling narrative.

Description: An Australian film where a mathematical genius takes on a corrupt bank, blending financial intrigue with action-packed sequences of revenge and justice.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Sydney, and the bank depicted in the movie is a fictional amalgamation of several real banks.