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The Wolf of Wall Street

2013·Movie
3h 0min·R
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic758.1Rotten Tomatoes79%83%
IMDb8.2Metacritic758.1Rotten Tomatoes79%83%

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Very funny, masterful craft.

Energy

Breakneck and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor9

World

A real life story, class and money, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality10

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and score

  • Editing10
  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9

Who it's for

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About

Earn. Spend. Party.

A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration. Based on Jordan Belfort's autobiography.
Sardonic Financial SatireExcessive HedonismCharismatic SociopathMeta-Narrative ConfessionRetro Wall Street GlamourDark Comedy of GreedHigh-Energy PacingMoral Decay SpectacleBiographical Crime DramaIronic Detachment

Crew

Directed by:
Martin Scorsese, Adam Somner, Robert Legato
Written by:
Terence Winter, Jordan Belfort
Produced by:
Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Ted Griffin
Composed by:
Eugene Gearty, Marko Costanzo, Randall Poster

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Wolf of Wall Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wolf of Wall Street legally?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeStarz

The Wolf of Wall Street is included with a subscription to Apple TV, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wolf of Wall Street worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wolf of Wall Street rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Wolf of Wall Street?

3 h 0 min

The Wolf of Wall Street runs 3 h 0 min.

Is The Wolf of Wall Street based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wolf of Wall Street?

Critics77
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see The Wolf of Wall Street much the same way.

Was The Wolf of Wall Street a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$407 million

Yes. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $407 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What language is The Wolf of Wall Street in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wolf of Wall Street?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wolf of Wall Street in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wolf of Wall Street use?

Even Evil Has StandardsAlliterative TitleSelf-Made ManInformed AttractivenessFanservice ExtraMarital Rape LicenseAnachronism StewPunctuated! For! Emphasis!Auto EroticaGet-Rich-Quick SchemeBullying a DragonArtistic License – Historyand 170 more

TV Tropes lists 182 storytelling tropes for The Wolf of Wall Street, including Even Evil Has Standards, Alliterative Title, Self-Made Man.