Wall Street (1987)
A young stockbroker's brisk ascent into illegal trading brings gritty, high-octane suspense and a pulpy drama.
A young and impatient stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top, including trading on illegal inside information taken through a ruthless and greedy corporate raider, whom takes the youth under his wing.
How intense is Wall Street?
Wall Street has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Wall Street feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspensefulhigh octane
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Wall Street
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Wall Street for you?
Is Wall Street scary?
No. Wall Street is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Wall Street gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Wall Street sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Wall Street OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Wall Street?
Wall Street runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream Wall Street?
Wall Street is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Wall Street have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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