10 Movies and Shows Similar to Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story (2010)

Description: While more extreme than 'Under the Boardwalk', both films explore themes of wealth, greed, and the American financial system. They show how systems (stock market, Monopoly) can bring out both ambition and corruption.

Fact: Based on Jordan Belfort's memoir of the same name. Leonardo DiCaprio's highest-grossing film worldwide. Holds the record for most uses of the F-word in a non-documentary film (569 times).

Description: Like 'Under the Boardwalk', this documentary examines corporate greed and the darker side of capitalism. Both films highlight how systems (Monopoly the game, Enron the corporation) can be manipulated for personal gain, leading to dramatic downfalls.

Fact: Based on the best-selling book by Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind. Features interviews with former Enron employees and analysts. The film was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 78th Academy Awards.

Description: Like 'Under the Boardwalk', this documentary makes economics engaging and accessible. Both use unconventional approaches to explain complex topics—Monopoly through a board game, 'Freakonomics' through surprising data correlations.

Fact: Based on the bestselling book by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Features segments directed by different filmmakers including Morgan Spurlock. Explores topics like sumo wrestling and baby names from an economic perspective.

Description: Like 'Under the Boardwalk' examines Monopoly's strategies, 'Moneyball' explores the innovative use of statistics in baseball. Both films show how rethinking traditional systems can lead to success.

Fact: Based on Michael Lewis's book about the Oakland Athletics. Brad Pitt was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance. The film popularized sabermetrics in mainstream culture.

Description: Michael Moore's documentary shares with 'Under the Boardwalk' a critical look at capitalism's impact on society. Both films use engaging storytelling to explore economic themes—Monopoly as a metaphor, Moore's film through real-world examples.

Fact: Moore attempts to 'exorcise' capitalism from the U.S. in one scene. Features footage of the 2008 financial crisis as it unfolded. The film grossed over $17 million worldwide.

Description: Both films deal with financial systems and their complexities. 'Under the Boardwalk' uses Monopoly to explain economic principles, while 'The Big Short' breaks down the 2008 housing bubble collapse in an accessible way.

Fact: Features cameo explanations by celebrities like Margot Robbie and Selena Gomez. Won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Christian Bale's character is based on real-life investor Michael Burry.

Description: Similar to 'Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story', 'The Queen of Versailles' explores themes of wealth, ambition, and the American Dream. Both films delve into the consequences of financial excess and the pursuit of success, albeit from different angles—Monopoly as a game and Versailles as a real-life mansion project.

Fact: The film started as a documentary about the Siegel family building the largest house in America but turned into a story about the 2008 financial crisis. Director Lauren Greenfield initially planned to focus on the construction but shifted to the family's financial struggles. The film won the Directing Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.

Description: Both films examine financial systems and the people who challenge them. 'Under the Boardwalk' looks at Monopoly's cultural impact, while 'Betting on Zero' investigates hedge fund manager Bill Ackman's crusade against Herbalife.

Fact: Focuses on the controversial multi-level marketing company Herbalife. Features interviews with both supporters and detractors of Herbalife. The title refers to Ackman's billion-dollar bet that Herbalife's stock would go to zero.

Description: Similar to 'Under the Boardwalk's examination of wealth through Monopoly, this documentary explores society's obsession with affluence. Both films provide cultural commentary on materialism and the pursuit of wealth.

Fact: Director Lauren Greenfield spent 25 years collecting footage for this project. Features interviews with everyone from porn stars to hedge fund managers. The film includes follow-ups with subjects from Greenfield's previous documentaries.

Description: Both films examine ambitious ventures that captured public imagination—Monopoly as a game, Theranos as a tech startup. They show how charismatic leadership and big promises can sometimes mask fundamental flaws.

Fact: Focuses on Elizabeth Holmes and her failed blood-testing company Theranos. Director Alex Gibney also made 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room'. Features never-before-seen footage of Holmes and her colleagues.