10 Movies and Shows Like Assault on Wall Street (2013)

Description: This classic film shares with 'Assault on Wall Street' a deep exploration of Wall Street culture, greed, and the moral compromises made in pursuit of wealth. Both films critique the financial industry's excesses and their societal impact.

Fact: Oliver Stone directed, inspired by his father's career as a stockbroker. Gordon Gekko's 'Greed is good' speech became iconic. Charlie Sheen's character is based on several real-life traders.

Description: Similar to 'Assault on Wall Street', 'Boiler Room' exposes the cutthroat, often illegal practices in the financial sector. Both films follow protagonists drawn into morally ambiguous worlds, leading to dramatic confrontations.

Fact: Inspired by real-life pump-and-dump schemes. Features a young Vin Diesel in a supporting role. Director Ben Younger spent time researching actual boiler rooms for authenticity.

Description: Both films depict the excesses and criminality of Wall Street, though from different perspectives. While 'Assault on Wall Street' focuses on a victim's revenge, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' glorifies then critiques the hedonistic lifestyle of financial fraudsters.

Fact: Based on Jordan Belfort's memoir. Leonardo DiCaprio's fifth collaboration with Martin Scorsese. Holds the record for most F-words in a non-documentary film (569).

Description: The sequel to 'Wall Street' continues themes relevant to 'Assault on Wall Street', examining financial corruption and its personal and societal fallout. Both films depict the 2008 crisis's aftermath and question the ethics of high finance.

Fact: Michael Douglas reprises his Oscar-winning role as Gordon Gekko. Features Shia LaBeouf and Carey Mulligan in key roles. Includes real-life financial figures like Warren Buffett in fictionalized contexts.

Description: Both films examine the personal toll of financial crises. While 'Assault on Wall Street' focuses on violent retribution, 'The Company Men' portrays the emotional and professional struggles of corporate downsizing.

Fact: Features Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones, and Chris Cooper. Written and directed by John Wells, known for 'ER'. Inspired by the 2008 recession's layoffs.

Description: Similar to 'Assault on Wall Street' in its critical examination of the financial system, 'The Big Short' delves into the 2008 financial crisis, highlighting the greed and corruption that led to economic collapse. Both films expose the dark side of Wall Street and the devastating impact on ordinary people.

Fact: Directed by Adam McKay, known for his comedic work, this marked a significant shift to dramatic storytelling. Features breaking the fourth wall to explain complex financial concepts. Christian Bale's character is based on real-life investor Michael Burry.

Description: Like 'Assault on Wall Street', 'Margin Call' portrays the moral decay and high-stakes tension in the financial world. Both films focus on the consequences of unethical decisions made by those in power, with a tense, thriller-like atmosphere.

Fact: Set over a 24-hour period at a fictional investment bank during the 2008 crisis. Features an ensemble cast including Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, and Zachary Quinto. J.C. Chandor's directorial debut, which he also wrote.

Description: This HBO film shares with 'Assault on Wall Street' a focus on the 2008 financial crisis and its human impact. Both depict the tension between powerful institutions and ordinary citizens affected by their decisions.

Fact: Based on Andrew Ross Sorkin's nonfiction book. Features William Hurt as Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. Offers a behind-the-scenes look at government bailout negotiations.

Description: Similar to 'Assault on Wall Street', 'Arbitrage' explores the moral compromises of high finance and the personal consequences of financial crimes. Both films feature protagonists facing the fallout of their unethical decisions.

Fact: Richard Gere's performance earned a Golden Globe nomination. Director Nicholas Jarecki's feature debut. Blends financial thriller with family drama elements.

Description: Like 'Assault on Wall Street', 'Equity' provides a critical look at Wall Street's inner workings, with a focus on gender dynamics in the male-dominated industry. Both films explore themes of power, corruption, and personal cost.

Fact: Rare female-led financial thriller. Written by former Wall Street professional Amy Fox. Anna Gunn stars, known for her role in 'Breaking Bad'.