Genres
Biographical drama
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 biographical drama starring Cristin Milioti, Jon Bernthal and Jean Dujardin. It is partly based on The Wolf of Wall Street by Jordan Belfort. It runs 3 hours and earned $407 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. It won 4 awards from 20 nominations, among them 5 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 3h (180 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $100M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Wolf of Wall Street About?
The premise of The Wolf of Wall Street without spoilers, adapted from The Wolf of Wall Street by Jordan Belfort. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1987, Jordan Belfort’s ambition leads to a rapid ascent on Wall Street. He founds Stratton Oakmont, a firm that uses manipulative tactics to defraud investors and accumulate a vast fortune. Belfort’s extravagant lifestyle quickly spirals out of control, marked by excessive indulgence in drugs, sex, and lavish spending. However, his success attracts the attention of law enforcement, and Belfort's opulent world faces imminent unraveling as his illegal activities are investigated.
The Wolf of Wall Street Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on true story
- stockbroker
- 1990s
- adultery
- sex in bed
- infidelity
- debauchery
- fellatio
- female nudity
- sex standing up
- breaking the fourth wall
- corporate fraud
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- stock market
- money laundering
- wall street manhattan new york city
- female full frontal nudity
- male frontal nudity
- marital rape
- lust
- corruption
- masturbating in public
- mile high club
- marriage
- fellatio in an elevator
- sex in a limousine
- sex with multiple partners
- orgy
- swiss banker
- manager
- ankle monitor
- black monday
- sex in public
- london england
- drug addiction
- drug addict
- interrupted sex
- financial ruin
- white collar crime
- stock manipulation
- hot candle wax during sex
- extramarital affair
- oral sex
- caught masturbating
- anal sex
- dysfunctional marriage
- female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- quaalude
- public nudity
- scam
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Cast & crew
The Wolf of Wall Street Cast
Cristin Milioti leads the cast, with Jon Bernthal and Jean Dujardin.
Ratings
The Wolf of Wall Street Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Wolf of Wall Street 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
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IMDb 8.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 80% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
36K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Plot
The Wolf of Wall Street Plot Summary
What happens in The Wolf of Wall Street from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
**, 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).
Full summary
The whole story of The Wolf of Wall Street, scene by scene
Box office
The Wolf of Wall Street Box Office & Budget
The Wolf of Wall Street grossed $407 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 4.1 times what it cost. $116.9 million came from the US and Canada and $290 million (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$407M
4.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $116.9M
- International
- $290M
- Budget
- $100M
US & Canada 29%
Rest of the world 71%
Awards
The Wolf of Wall Street Awards & Nominations
The Wolf of Wall Street won 4 awards from 20 nominations, among them 5 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2014, with 1 win from 6 nominations.
4 wins20 nominations7 ceremonies
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Artios Awards 2015 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy
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Critics' Choice 2014 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Comedy Movie – Leonardo DiCaprio
- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Director – Martin Scorsese
- Nominated Best Editing
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Golden Globes 2014 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Leonardo DiCaprio
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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IFTA Awards 2014 1 win · 1 nomination- Won International Actor
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Oscars 2014 5 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Leonardo DiCaprio
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Jonah Hill
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Directing – Martin Scorsese
- Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
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BAFTA 2014 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Leonardo DiCaprio
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Direction – Martin Scorsese
- Nominated Best Editing
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DGA Awards 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Martin Scorsese
Videos
The Wolf of Wall Street Trailers & Videos
23 videos: 2 trailers, 11 teasers, 6 clips and 4 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer #2
- Teaser Become TV Spot
- Teaser Big Dreams TV Spot
- Teaser Move TV Spot
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Wolf of Wall Street?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main protagonist of the film?
Cars
Cars in The Wolf of Wall Street
37 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ferrari Testarossa and the 1989 Lamborghini Countach Anniversary.
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1992 BMW 3 E36 Minor role
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FAQ
The Wolf of Wall Street FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Wolf of Wall Street, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wolf of Wall Street?
The Wolf of Wall Street runs 3 hours (180 minutes).
When was The Wolf of Wall Street released?
The Wolf of Wall Street was released on December 25, 2013.
Who is in the cast of The Wolf of Wall Street?
The Wolf of Wall Street stars Cristin Milioti, Jon Bernthal and Jean Dujardin, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Wolf of Wall Street make at the box office?
The Wolf of Wall Street grossed $407 million worldwide ($116.9 million domestic, $290 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is The Wolf of Wall Street rated?
The Wolf of Wall Street has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.
Is The Wolf of Wall Street based on a book?
Yes. The Wolf of Wall Street is partly adapted from The Wolf of Wall Street by Jordan Belfort.
What awards did The Wolf of Wall Street win?
The Wolf of Wall Street won 4 awards from 20 nominations, including Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Comedy at the Artios Awards 2015.
Does The Wolf of Wall Street have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wolf of Wall Street has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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