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The Wolf of Wall Street 2013

In 1987, Jordan Belfort's meteoric rise to Wall Street greatness begins, fueled by charisma and cunning. By the early 1990s, he's founded Stratton Oakmont, amassing a fortune through brazen schemes that dupe unsuspecting investors. As his empire soars, so do his excesses: sex, drugs, and reckless abandon. But when authorities zero in on his operation, Belfort's world of unbridled hedonism teeters on the brink of collapse.

In 1987, Jordan Belfort's meteoric rise to Wall Street greatness begins, fueled by charisma and cunning. By the early 1990s, he's founded Stratton Oakmont, amassing a fortune through brazen schemes that dupe unsuspecting investors. As his empire soars, so do his excesses: sex, drugs, and reckless abandon. But when authorities zero in on his operation, Belfort's world of unbridled hedonism teeters on the brink of collapse.

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Ratings and Reviews for The Wolf of Wall Street

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Metacritic

75

Metascore

8.1

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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IMDb

8.2 /10

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TMDB

80

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Letterboxd

4.0

From 35K fan ratings

Movie Insider

4.25/5

From 76 fan ratings

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Awards & Nominations for The Wolf of Wall Street

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30th Artios Award 2015

Win

Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy

86th Academy Awards 2014

Leonardo DiCaprio
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Actor in a Leading Role

Leonardo DiCaprio
Jonah Hill
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Actor in a Supporting Role

Jonah Hill
Martin Scorsese
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Directing

Martin Scorsese
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Best Picture

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Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

67th British Academy Film Awards 2014

Martin Scorsese
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Best Direction

Martin Scorsese
Leonardo DiCaprio
Nomination

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Leonardo DiCaprio
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Best Adapted Screenplay

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Best Editing

19th Critics' Choice Awards 2014

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Best Picture

Martin Scorsese
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Best Director

Martin Scorsese
Nomination

Best Acting Ensemble

Nomination

Best Adapted Screenplay

Leonardo DiCaprio
Win

Best Actor in a Comedy Movie

Leonardo DiCaprio
Nomination

Best Editing

66th Directors Guild of America Awards 2014

Martin Scorsese
Nomination

Feature Film

Martin Scorsese

71st Golden Globe Awards 2014

Nomination

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Leonardo DiCaprio
Win

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Leonardo DiCaprio

11th Irish Film & Television Academy Awards 2014

Win

International Actor

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The film kicks off with a vibrant TV advertisement for Stratton Oakmont, Inc., showcasing the dynamic world of Wall Street brokers, famously categorized as bulls or lions. Inside the bustling office, we witness brokers engaged in a bizarre game involving tossing little people onto a board marked with a dollar sign as the target. Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio) introduces himself amid the chaos, sharing that he hails from Bayside, Queens, where both his parents are accountants. Since his entrance into the Wall Street scene, Jordan has become entrenched in a lifestyle filled with abundant drugs and endless parties. His reckless escapades include snorting cocaine and flying a helicopter under the influence of quaaludes, all while indulging in an opulent lifestyle that features his extravagant Ferrari and wild encounters with his wife, Naomi Lapaglia (Margot Robbie).

As he narrates his journey, Jordan reveals that his drug habits could potentially sedate most of New York. However, his ultimate obsession remains the allure of money, which he vividly illustrates by snorting cocaine with a crumpled $100 bill that he callously discards. At the young age of 22, while still married to Teresa (Cristin Milioti), he embarks on his Wall Street career. He is quickly introduced to the charismatic but morally ambiguous Mark Hanna ([Matthew McConaughey]) and the foul-mouthed co-boss Peter DeBlasio ([Barry Rothbart]). Mark, an extreme character, regales Jordan with tales of how stocks are unfathomable gambles, and he emphasizes that the stock market is essentially a “fugazi.” Their friendship solidifies with a boisterous “Money Chant.”

Jordan’s first day on the job coincides with Black Monday in October 1987, culminating in both confusion and the loss of his job. Faced with a dire financial situation, he and Teresa contemplate pawning her engagement ring. A chance encounter leads him to Investor Center, a shabby brokerage firm where the laid-back demeanor of its brokers starkly contrasts with Wall Street’s feverish pace. There, he meets Dwayne ([Spike Jonze]), who sets him on a path to pitch sales for Aerotyne, a struggling company. Armed with his charisma and a clever sales pitch, Jordan enthralls his colleagues and lands his first sale.

As months slip by, Jordan’s income skyrockets, leading him to cross paths with the affable Donnie Azoff ([Jonah Hill]), who quickly becomes his partner in crime. They begin building a team comprised of quirky friends and fellow brokers, including Robbie Feinberg ([Brian Sacca]), Alden Kupferberg ([Henry Zebrowski]), and Brad (Jon Bernthal), well-known for his involvement in the local drug scene. The duo seizes the opportunity to infiltrate the market, setting up a boiler room operation in an abandoned garage and making lucrative deals with both common and blue-chip stocks, which ultimately lead to the ambitious growth of Stratton Oakmont.

As their unethical practices catch the attention of Forbes Magazine and the FBI, Jordan’s ostentatious lifestyle begins to spiral out of control. His lavish parties and extravagant spending habits draw scrutiny, yet he appears unfazed, riding the wave of success. Amidst the chaos, Jordan becomes enamored with Naomi, embarking on a reckless affair that kicks his already crumbling marriage to Teresa into high gear. Their illicit relationship is marked by raucous lifestyle choices, including benders and stunning displays of wealth.

As the stakes escalate, Jordan’s attempts to safeguard his fortune lead to increasingly audacious decisions, including laundering money through overseas accounts. His escapades culminate in dangerous trips to Switzerland and chaotic scenarios, often fueled by drugs and reckless yearning for fortune. All the while, the FBI’s tightening grip casts an ominous shadow over his operations.

Ultimately, the peak of Jordan’s rise coincides with a dramatic downfall that sees him embroiled in schemes of betrayal, deceit, and the moral quandaries of wealth and greed. The relentless pursuit of success takes an emotional toll, culminating in a heartbreaking fallout with Naomi and disintegration of his relationships. When the dust settles, Jordan grapples with the consequences of his actions, realizing the true cost of his extravagant lifestyle. The film concludes with a stark reflection on power and redemption, as Jordan finds himself at a seminar, attempting to impart his hard-won wisdom to aspiring brokers, from the very base of his tumultuous journey.

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Cars Featured in The Wolf of Wall Street

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AEC

Routemaster

Alfa

1987

Romeo 2000 Spider

Blue

Bird All American

BMW

1992

3 E36

Buick

1987

LeSabre

Cadillac

1994

DeVille

Cadillac

1985

Eldorado

Cadillac

1995

Fleetwood

Chevrolet

1987

Caprice

Club

Car DS

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