Best Movies About Business

Some of the best movies of all time have been about business. Whether in a corporate setting or surrounding crime, you’ll be sure to take away some tips on how to get things done your way. This weekend, enjoy these 5 films on handling your biz!

Wall Street

Directed by Oliver Stone, with a cast that included Michael Douglas and, we got one of our first peeks into the ruthless world of Wall Street. This 1987 classic tells the tale of a young and impatient stock broker who finds himself under the wing of a wealthy and ruthless corporate raider. Mastermind, Gordon Gekko (Douglas) may lead the young man to an insider trading charge, but he definitely picked up some valuable business tips along the way! (126 min., R)

Steve Jobs: One Last Thing

This 2011 documentary is one of those times you need to make sure you have a pen and a pad close by. Originally aired on PBS soon after Job’s death, this is an intimate portrait of the highs and lows in Jobs’ career, as told by the people closest to him. This movie is nothing short of unflinching and inspirational!  (60 min., unrated)

The Corporation

Written by a university law professor, this 2003 Canadian documentry examines the modern day corporation. Showing the development of contemporary business corporation, this documentary examines and criticizes corporate business practices. It is an interesting and sometimes chilling look at how things really work, their legal boundaries and the way it affects us. (145 min., unrated)

We Live In Public

Don’t be afraid to push the envelope. That simple sentence sums up this 2009 documentary by Omni Timoner that follows internet TV pioneer, Josh Harris over the course of 10 years. Ever-the-eccentric, Harris predicted that we’d all be spending our lives online long before it became a reality. This film is shocking and riveting to say the least! (90 min., unrated)

Margin Call

Starring Kevin Spacey and Jeremy Irons, this 2011 movie follows key people at an investment bank over a 24 hr time span during the beginning stages of a financial crisis.  The ending is frustrating because of how closely it replicates real life situations, but is a fascinating ride to take! (107 min., R)