10 Must-Watch Movies About Millionaires

Description: A comedy about a street-smart con artist and a wealthy commodities broker who switch lives due to a bet by two millionaire brothers, exploring themes of nature vs. nurture and wealth disparity.

Fact: The film was inspired by Mark Twain's "The Prince and the Pauper." It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: A classic tale of greed, ambition, and the stock market, focusing on a young stockbroker who gets entangled with a ruthless corporate raider, Gordon Gekko.

Fact: Michael Douglas won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Gordon Gekko. The film's famous line, "Greed, for lack of a better word, is good," has become iconic.

Description: This romantic comedy features a wealthy businessman who hires a prostitute for a week, leading to unexpected romance and a transformation in both their lives.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a much darker drama, but was rewritten as a romantic comedy. Julia Roberts received a Golden Globe nomination for her role.

Description: This inspiring tale follows Chris Gardner, a homeless salesman who becomes a millionaire through sheer determination and hard work. It's a story of perseverance and the American Dream.

Fact: Will Smith's son, Jaden Smith, plays his on-screen son in the film. The movie was based on the real-life story of Chris Gardner.

Description: While not about a millionaire, this film delves into the world of high fashion, where wealth and power are omnipresent, through the eyes of an assistant to a ruthless magazine editor.

Fact: Meryl Streep's character, Miranda Priestly, was loosely based on Vogue editor Anna Wintour. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards.

Description: This film dives into the excessive lifestyle of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who amassed a fortune through questionable means. It's a rollercoaster ride of wealth, debauchery, and the eventual downfall, making it a quintessential millionaire movie.

Fact: Leonardo DiCaprio gained 30 pounds for the role to portray Belfort's indulgent lifestyle. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: This film chronicles the founding of Facebook, detailing how Mark Zuckerberg went from a Harvard student to a billionaire, exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, and the cost of success.

Fact: Aaron Sorkin wrote the screenplay in just six months. The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: Set in the Roaring Twenties, this adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel showcases the opulence and excess of the era through the eyes of mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby.

Fact: The film's budget was over $100 million, much of which went into recreating the lavish parties and settings of the 1920s. It was nominated for two Academy Awards.

Description: Based on real events, this film follows a group of investors who bet against the U.S. housing market, predicting the financial crisis of 2007-2008. It's a story of foresight, greed, and the consequences of unchecked capitalism.

Fact: The film uses celebrity cameos to explain complex financial concepts, making it both educational and entertaining. It won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: A romantic comedy-drama that explores the life of an Asian-American professor who travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family, only to discover they are among the wealthiest in the world.

Fact: This was the first major Hollywood film with an all-Asian cast since "The Joy Luck Club" in