10 Movies & Shows Like Father of Invention

Description: A biographical drama about an ambitious inventor who challenges the automotive industry with his innovative car designs, facing both admiration and opposition from powerful forces.

Fact: The film was a passion project for director Francis Ford Coppola, who saw parallels between Tucker's story and his own struggles in Hollywood. Tucker's car, the Tucker 48, is now a collector's item.

Description: A biographical drama about a visionary entrepreneur whose brilliance and ambition are matched by his personal demons, exploring the fine line between genius and madness.

Fact: The film meticulously recreates the golden age of Hollywood and aviation, with Leonardo DiCaprio undergoing extensive preparation to portray Howard Hughes. It won five Academy Awards.

Description: This film explores themes of perseverance, ambition, and the struggle to achieve the American Dream, focusing on a protagonist who faces significant personal and financial hardships while trying to reinvent himself.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Chris Gardner, whose memoir inspired the screenplay. Will Smith's real-life son, Jaden Smith, played his on-screen son.

Description: A high-energy portrayal of excess, ambition, and moral decay in the world of finance, following a charismatic but flawed protagonist who rises and falls due to his own hubris.

Fact: The film holds the record for the most uses of the word 'fuck' in a non-documentary film, with over 500 instances. It's based on Jordan Belfort's memoir of the same name.

Description: A story about an inventor's fight for recognition and justice against corporate giants, highlighting themes of perseverance and the moral cost of standing up for one's principles.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Robert Kearns, who invented the intermittent windshield wiper and spent years in legal battles with major car manufacturers.

Description: A sports drama that delves into innovation, risk-taking, and challenging the status quo, as a baseball manager uses unconventional methods to build a winning team.

Fact: The film is based on Michael Lewis's book, which explores the Oakland Athletics' 2002 season. Brad Pitt's performance was widely praised, earning him an Academy Award nomination.

Description: A gripping tale of ambition, betrayal, and the high-stakes world of tech entrepreneurship, showcasing how personal relationships can be strained by the pursuit of success.

Fact: The screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin, who adapted it from Ben Mezrich's book 'The Accidental Billionaires.' The film's dialogue was noted for its rapid-fire, Sorkin-esque style.

Description: A sharp, satirical take on the financial crisis, focusing on a group of outsiders who foresee the collapse of the housing market and bet against the system.

Fact: The film uses unconventional storytelling techniques, including breaking the fourth wall, to explain complex financial concepts. It won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: A character-driven exploration of a tech visionary's relentless pursuit of perfection, showcasing his triumphs, failures, and the personal costs of his ambition.

Fact: The film is structured in three acts, each set backstage before a major product launch. The screenplay by Aaron Sorkin was based on Walter Isaacson's biography of Jobs.

Description: A story about ambition, innovation, and the moral complexities of success, following a struggling salesman who transforms a small business into a global empire through relentless determination.

Fact: The film depicts the origins of McDonald's, focusing on Ray Kroc's role in its expansion. The real McDonald's brothers were initially hesitant about franchising their restaurant.