12 Movies Like The Wolf of Wall Street You Need to Watch
Find 12 movies like The Wolf of Wall Street, from House of Gucci to Madoff, with wild true stories, crime drama, and sharp comedy picks.
If you want the same mix of fast-talking ambition, risk-taking, and true-story chaos that made The Wolf of Wall Street a standout, this list has you covered. We’ve pulled together crime dramas, biographies, and sharp-edged dark comedies that chase power, fraud, fashion, and fame from different angles. Start with The Wizard of Lies, House of Gucci, and Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street for more real-life scandal, then try City of Lies or The Look of Love for a grittier, more intimate take. You’ll also find newer picks like Sound of Freedom and Queen of Manhattan, plus the original 2013 hit itself for anyone who wants to revisit the movie that set the tone.
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The Look of Love
biography · comedy · drama
The life of Paul Raymond, the controversial entrepreneur who became Britain's richest man.
Directed by Michael WinterbottomCast Jennifer Ellis, Steve Coogan, Nick Hopper, Paul Popplewell, Imogen PootsAMC+ -
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The Wizard of Lies
biography · crime · drama
A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of destruction it left in its wake, both for the victims and Madoff's family.
Directed by Barry LevinsonCast Robert De Niro, Diana Henriques, Nathan Darrow, Alessandro Nivola, Michael KostroffMax -
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Sound of Freedom
biography · crime · drama · history · thriller
The story of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent, who quits his job in order to devote his life to rescuing children from global sex traffickers.
Directed by Alejandro MonteverdeCast Jim Caviezel, Bill Camp, Cristal Aparicio, Javier Godino, Lucás ÁvilaAmazon Prime Video -
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Queen of Manhattan
biography · drama
Story of Vanessa Del Rio, the legendary adult star in Times Square during the 70s and 80s.
Directed by Thomas MignoneCast Esai Morales, Drea de Matteo, Jesse Metcalfe, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Shane WestStarz -
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House of Gucci
biography · crime · drama
When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately… murder.
Directed by Ridley ScottCast Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Jared LetoHuluPeacock Premium -
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City of Lies
biography · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole has spent years trying to solve his biggest case -- the murders of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur -- but after two decades, the investigation remains open. Jack Jackson, a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why. In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies.
Directed by Brad FurmanCast Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Toby Huss, Dayton Callie, Neil Brown Jr.Freevee -
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Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street
documentary · crime
This docuseries follows the rise and fall of financier Bernie Madoff, who orchestrated one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in Wall Street history.
Directed by Joe BerlingerCast Stephanie Beauchamp, Joseph Scotto, Alex Hammerli, Alex Olson, Melony FelicianoNetflix -
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Catch Me If You Can
biography · crime · drama
A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie BayeParamount Plus -
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Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Denmark, 2013. Police officers Carl Mørck and Hafez el-Assad, sole members of Department Q, which is focused on closing cold cases, investigate the disappearance of politician Merete Lynggaard, vanished when she and her brother were traveling aboard a ferry five years ago.
Directed by Mikkel NørgaardCast Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Per Scheel Krüger, Troels Lyby, Øyvind B. Fabricius Holm, Søren PilmarkAMC+ -
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Big Eyes
biography · crime · drama · romance
In the late 1950s and early '60s, artist Walter Keane achieves unbelievable fame and success with portraits of saucer-eyed waifs. However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret, is the real painter behind the brush. Although Margaret is horrified to learn that Walter is passing off her work as his own, she is too meek to protest too loudly. It isn't until the Keanes' marriage comes to an end and a lawsuit follows that the truth finally comes to light.
Directed by Tim BurtonCast Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Krysten Ritter, Jason SchwartzmanStarz -
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House of Lies
comedy · drama
Charming, fast talking Marty Kaan and his crack team of management consultants know how to play the corporate game better than anyone, by using every dirty trick in the book to woo powerful CEOs and close huge deals. In the board rooms, barrooms, and bedrooms of the power elite, corruption is business as usual and everyone's out for themselves first. Nothing is sacred in this scathing, irreverent satire of corporate America today.
Directed by Stephen Hopkins, Matthew Carnahan, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Don Cheadle, Adam BernsteinCast Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Donis Leonard Jr.Paramount Plus -
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Den of Thieves
action · crime · drama · thriller
A gritty crime saga which follows the lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept. and the state's most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank.
Directed by Christian GudegastCast Gerard Butler, Pablo Schreiber, O'Shea Jackson Jr., 50 Cent, Meadow WilliamsAMC+
Wrapping Up
These picks work because they capture the same energy in different ways, whether you want financial fraud, celebrity excess, or a true-crime story with real tension. From biography and history to comedy, drama, and crime, each title brings a fresh spin on greed, ambition, and the fallout that follows. Bookmark this page if you’re building a watchlist, because it’s updated regularly with new recommendations and release dates as they change. Come back whenever you want another sharp, suspenseful movie that scratches the same itch.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026