10 Movies & Shows Like Call Me: Heidi Fleiss

Description: A detailed portrayal of the glamorous yet dangerous world of Las Vegas casinos, focusing on the rise and fall of a powerful figure entangled in crime and corruption.

Fact: The film is based on the real-life story of Frank Rosenthal, a casino executive with ties to the mob. Many scenes were shot in the actual casinos where the events took place.

Description: A gripping tale of ambition and moral decay in the cutthroat world of stockbroking, highlighting the seductive allure of wealth and the ethical compromises made to achieve it.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life boiler room operations and features a cameo by Jordan Belfort, the real-life Wolf of Wall Street. Many of the sales techniques depicted were based on actual practices.

Description: This biographical crime drama delves into the life of a drug trafficker, illustrating the highs and lows of his career, the allure of fast money, and the inevitable downfall.

Fact: Johnny Depp prepared for his role by meeting with the real George Jung, the subject of the film, in prison. The movie's soundtrack features a mix of 1970s and 1980s rock and roll hits.

Description: A thrilling tale of deception and charm, this film follows a young con artist who successfully impersonates various professionals, only to be pursued by a determined FBI agent.

Fact: The real Frank Abagnale, on whom the film is based, worked as a consultant on the movie. He later became a security consultant for the FBI, helping to catch fraudsters.

Description: This film explores the rise and fall of a charismatic yet morally corrupt individual in the world of high finance, showcasing themes of excess, greed, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

Fact: The movie holds the record for the most uses of the word 'fuck' in a non-documentary film, with 569 instances. It was also based on the real-life memoir of Jordan Belfort.

Description: A dramatic retelling of the creation of a tech empire, highlighting the betrayals, legal battles, and personal costs associated with rapid success and fame.

Fact: The screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin in just two weeks. Mark Zuckerberg, the real-life founder of Facebook, reportedly said the film was more fiction than fact.

Description: A sharp critique of the financial industry, this film exposes the corruption and short-sightedness that led to the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on those who profited from the collapse.

Fact: The film uses celebrity cameos to explain complex financial concepts, including Margot Robbie in a bubble bath. It was based on the bestselling book by Michael Lewis.

Description: A story of con artists and federal agents, this film captures the chaotic and deceptive world of scams, with a focus on the personal and professional downfalls of its characters.

Fact: The film's script was only 14 pages long, with much of the dialogue improvised by the actors. The characters' elaborate hairstyles and costumes were inspired by real-life figures from the 1970s.

Description: A darkly comedic take on a true crime story, this film follows a group of bodybuilders who turn to extortion and kidnapping, only to face the consequences of their misguided ambitions.

Fact: The film is based on a series of articles from the Miami New Times about a real-life crime spree. The real-life criminals were known for their extreme fitness routines and bizarre behavior.

Description: This film follows two young arms dealers who exploit the system to make millions, only to face the consequences of their reckless ambition and greed.

Fact: The story is based on true events, with the real-life arms dealers serving as consultants on the film. The movie's title refers to the nickname given to small-time arms dealers during the Iraq War.