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Set in the '80s and '90s, the film follows Jordan Belfort's meteoric rise and devastating fall from Wall Street's elite. After the 1987 crash, a meeting with Matthew McConaughey's character teaches Jordan the corrupt secrets of the trade: hookers, cocaine, and always keeping the money moving. He eventually partners with Jonah Hill to launch their own "pump and dump" firm, Stratton Oakmont. Their success spirals into an endless bacchanal of drugs, sex, and luxury, all while an FBI agent closes in. Why focus on
: Delivered an electrifying performance, earning an Academy Award nomination by perfectly capturing Belfort's manic charisma, unhinged speechmaking, and memorable physical comedy routines. The film is not merely a chronicle of
: Belfort and his partner, Donnie Azoff (Jonah Hill), indulge in extreme drug use, lavish parties, and reckless spending.