10 Movies & Shows Like In the Company of Men

Description: A seminal exploration of corporate greed and moral corruption in the financial sector, featuring iconic characters who embody the excesses of 1980s capitalism.

Fact: The famous 'Greed is good' speech was partly improvised by Michael Douglas. The film's release coincided with the real Black Monday stock market crash in October

Description: A darkly comedic and cynical exploration of toxic masculinity, corporate greed, and the cutthroat nature of sales culture, featuring sharp dialogue and morally ambiguous characters.

Fact: The film was adapted from David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name. Alec Baldwin's famous 'Always Be Closing' monologue was written specifically for the film and does not appear in the original play.

Description: A subversive critique of consumer culture and emasculation in modern society, featuring disaffected white-collar workers rebelling against the system.

Fact: The production team actually formed a real fight club to prepare for filming. The IKEA catalog scenes were shot using real pages from the 1998 catalog.

Description: A satirical and disturbing look at narcissism, materialism, and the emptiness of corporate life, with a protagonist whose violent tendencies are masked by his polished exterior.

Fact: The film's production was controversial, with protests from women's groups before filming even began. Christian Bale based his portrayal of Patrick Bateman on Tom Cruise's intense, smiling demeanor in interviews.

Description: A dark workplace comedy that skewers corporate culture, office politics, and the soul-crushing nature of white-collar jobs.

Fact: The iconic printer-smashing scene was inspired by writer/director Mike Judge's own frustrations with office equipment. The film was a box office disappointment but became a massive cult hit on home video.

Description: A tense drama about ambition, greed, and moral compromise in the high-pressure world of stock brokerage firms, featuring young men chasing the American dream at any cost.

Fact: The film's writer/director Ben Younger spent months researching by actually working in boiler rooms. Many real brokers complained the film was too accurate in its portrayal of their practices.

Description: A frenetic, darkly comedic portrayal of excess, corruption, and moral decay in the financial world, featuring charismatic but deeply flawed characters.

Fact: The real Jordan Belfort makes a cameo in the film, introducing Leonardo DiCaprio's character at the end. The film holds the record for most uses of the F-word in a non-documentary film (569 times).

Description: A sharp examination of ambition, betrayal, and the corrosive effects of success, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing corporate landscape.

Fact: Aaron Sorkin wrote the entire 162-page screenplay in just a few weeks. Mark Zuckerberg reportedly learned about the film's production from news reports.

Description: A scathing indictment of financial corruption and institutional greed, using dark humor to explain complex economic concepts and moral failings.

Fact: The film uses real people playing themselves to explain financial concepts, including chef Anthony Bourdain. The DVD includes a feature-length commentary by the real Michael Burry.

Description: A tense, dialogue-driven drama about moral compromise and corporate responsibility during a financial crisis, featuring characters making difficult decisions under pressure.

Fact: The film was shot in just 17 days on a modest budget. Writer/director J.C. Chandor's father worked at Merrill Lynch for 40 years, providing insider knowledge.