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2013 · 180 min · R

The Wolf of Wall Street

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Crime, Drama, Comedy

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) is a Crime film, directed by Martin Scorsese set in New York City during the 1980s–1990s. It runs 180 minutes and is rated R.

A biopic and con artist, with a darkly comic and satirical tone. Themes of greed & ambition and power & corruption run throughout.

Cinematography
Rodrigo Prieto
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprioJonah HillMargot RobbieMatthew McConaugheyKyle ChandlerRob ReinerJon BernthalJon Favreau

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1980s1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
BiopicCon Artist
Themes
Greed & AmbitionPower & Corruption
Tone
Darkly ComicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story

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