Reel Ambition:

Top 50 Movies to Inspire and Entertain Entrepreneurs

Examines the founding of Facebook by Mark Zuckerberg and the legal battles that ensued, exploring entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal conflicts.

Biographical drama portraying key moments in the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, highlighting the challenges of building and maintaining a successful company.

Dark comedy following the rise and fall of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker engaging in unethical practices, providing insights into consequences of greed.

Biographical drama on Ray Kroc, the man behind McDonald's global success, exploring challenges of turning a small idea into a massive franchise.

Directed by Oliver Stone, explores corporate greed and insider trading through the ambitious stockbroker Bud Fox and financier Gordon Gekko.

Based on real events, this film explores the 2008 financial crisis through the eyes of a group of investors who predicted the collapse.

Follows a freelance crime journalist as he navigates the dark underbelly of sensationalized news reporting and the blurred ethics of success.

Biographical drama on the life of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician who overcomes personal challenges to achieve success in academia and entrepreneurship.

A young woman lands a job as the assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor, exploring the challenges of the fashion industry and personal growth.

Chronicles the rivalry between Apple's Steve Jobs and Microsoft's Bill Gates during the early days of the personal computer revolution.

Follows a college dropout who becomes involved in an illegal stock brokerage firm, exploring themes of greed and moral choices.

A widowed septuagenarian becomes an intern at an online fashion retailer, offering insights into the dynamics of intergenerational collaboration.

A man hijacks a plane, parachutes out with ransom money, and disappears, leaving investigators and entrepreneurs fascinated by the mystery.

A documentary that explores the rise of venture capitalism in Silicon Valley, featuring interviews with successful entrepreneurs and investors.

Satirical comedy following a tobacco lobbyist navigating the challenges of defending the tobacco industry's interests in a morally ambiguous environment.

A fallen chef seeks redemption by opening a Michelin-starred restaurant, illustrating the pursuit of excellence and the personal sacrifices in the culinary world.

A documentary exposing the corporate greed and accounting fraud that led to the collapse of the Enron Corporation.

A dark comedy-drama following an arms dealer and exploring the complexities of the global weapons trade.

Biographical drama on the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, exploring his journey from college dropout to tech visionary.

A satire on corporate culture, this film follows an ambitious young man's rise to success in the fast-paced world of a major corporation.

A secretary seizes an opportunity to advance her career by impersonating her absent boss, exploring themes of ambition and gender dynamics.

Set in the Caribbean during the 19th century, this film explores the exploitation of labor and resources by colonial powers, revealing the dark side of entrepreneurship.

While primarily a literary adaptation, the film explores themes of wealth, excess, and the American Dream, portraying the entrepreneurial spirit of Jay Gatsby.

Based on real events, this film explores the early days of California wine-making and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the industry.

While primarily an adaptation of the classic novel, this film explores themes of leadership, power, and the challenges of building a society, providing insights into human behavior and group dynamics.