EARN. SPEND. PARTY.|Dec. 25, 2013|USA|180 Min.|R
Genre: Adult;Comedy;Crime;Drama
Description: The Wolf of Wall Street, a 2013 American biographical crime black comedy film, was directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Terence Winter. It is based on Jordan Belfort’s 2007 memoir, depicting his rise and fall as a stockbroker in New York City. The film explores Belfort’s corrupt practices and fraudulent schemes at his firm, Stratton Oakmont, which ultimately lead to his downfall. Leonardo DiCaprio, who also served as a producer, stars as Jordan Belfort, alongside Jonah Hill as his business partner Donnie Azoff, Margot Robbie as his wife Naomi Lapaglia, and Kyle Chandler as FBI agent Patrick Denham, who works to bring Belfort to justice.
The movie premiered in New York City on December 17, 2013, and was released in the U.S. on December 25, 2013, by Paramount Pictures. It was the first major American film to be distributed exclusively in digital format. The film achieved significant commercial success, earning $392 million worldwide, making it Scorsese’s highest-grossing film to date. However, it also sparked controversy due to its morally ambiguous portrayal of events, explicit content, depiction of drug use, and lack of sympathy for the victims of Belfort’s schemes. Notably, it set a Guinness World Record for the most instances of swearing in a film.
Critics generally praised the film, though some criticized its moral stance. It received numerous award nominations, including five at the 86th Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor (for DiCaprio), and Best Supporting Actor (for Hill). DiCaprio won Best Actor – Musical or Comedy at the 71st Golden Globe Awards, where the film was also nominated for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Cast director: Martin Scorsese
Cast actor: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Rob Reiner, Kyle Chandler, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Bernthal, Kenneth Choi, P. J. Byrne, Brian Sacca
Original name: The Wolf of Wall Street