Movies To Watch When Markets Are Going Down3 min read
Swanky offices, suits, and complex characters – movies and documentaries about the world of finance make for good viewing. They also provide crucial insights into the industry. The 2008 financial crisis, in particular, has been well documented in popular culture. Here’s what we recommend for your weekend watch.
1. The Big short
2015 ★7.8 Streaming on- Amazon Prime Video
The Big Short approaches a serious, complicated subject with an impressive attention to detail — and manages to deliver a well-acted, scathingly funny indictment of its real-life villains in the bargain.
It touches on three parallel stories, one of them where one of the characters makes a massive profit off of shorting. Although it’s primarily about debt securities, it gives insight into important trading concepts and how unpredictable the market can be.
And that A-list star cast just adds a whole other spark to the intriguing plot!
2. Margin Call
2011 ★7.1 Streaming on- Youtube
Employees at an investment bank scheme to save their firm from ruin in the early days of the 2008 financial crisis in this riveting drama. This film gives us insights into the weaknesses of the financial system and how close we can come to utter devastation during the shock waves of fear in the market.
The movie really teaches us how to deal with stress in such a spiraling market.
3. Inside Job
2010 ★8.2 Streaming on- Youtube
The global financial meltdown that took place in Fall 2008 caused millions of job and home losses and plunged the United States into a deep economic recession.
Matt Damon narrates a documentary that provides a detailed examination of the elements that led to the collapse and identifies the major financial and political players. High profile interviews and great cinematography are wrapped up in a gripping story.
4. Becoming Warren Buffett
2017 ★7.5 Streaming on- Disney Hotstar
The inspirational life story of Warren Buffett, one of the wealthiest men in the world and Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. This documentary traces the renowned investor’s history, from childhood to the present day and interviews not only the man himself, but many of his close family and business associates.
The documentary gives us a glimpse of his personal life, including his flaws and love for McDonald’s. It talks about the importance of having a moral compass, equal rights for women and people of colour, plus the importance of reputation.
A perfect weekend watch to get you all geared up for Monday, don’t you think?
5. Too Big to Fail
2011 ★7.3 Streaming on- Disney Hotstar
For governments, tackling the financial crisis was a massive, difficult task. This film follows financial leaders – US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Ben Bernanke – as they try to protect a faltering US economy, and eventually offer a no-strings bailout, but leaves Paulson wondering if banks will lend. The issue of moral hazard is explored and the film raises the question — should banks really be too big to fail?
Of course, these movies and documentaries focus only on certain aspects of financial markets.
So, take your pick!
Disclaimer – This content is purely for informational purposes only.
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