The Wolf of Wall Street (French: Le Loup de Wall Street ) is more than just a 2013 biographical black comedy; it is a cinematic phenomenon directed by Martin Scorsese that offers a visceral, unapologetic look at the heights of 1990s financial corruption. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the infamous Jordan Belfort, the film chronicles the real-life "pump and dump" stock schemes that built—and eventually destroyed—the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont .

Alongside his loyal partner Donnie Azoff (played by Jonah Hill ), Belfort founds Stratton Oakmont. The firm grows from a humble auto repair shop into a financial juggernaut, fueled by unethical market manipulation where brokers artificially inflate stock prices before selling their own shares for a profit, leaving victims with nearly worthless assets.

Scorsese’s film is famous for its depiction of relentless hedonism. The workplace culture at Stratton Oakmont was defined by:

The narrative begins in 1987 with a 25-year-old Jordan Belfort starting his career at L.F. Rothschild. After losing his job during the "Black Monday" market crash, he finds his niche in the world of "pink sheet" penny stocks. Belfort quickly realizes that his aggressive "hard sell" techniques can convince even the most skeptical investors to buy worthless stocks, netting him massive commissions.