I've just seen "The Big Short" (2015) about the 2008 financial crisis, and both me and my wife gave it our highest rating – five out of five.
The film is beautifully shot with great photography, edited in a rather unique way, acting is great and the story is beyond important. Don't miss out on this film!
The story gets somewhat technical at times, but the filmmakers have done a great job in blending explanations of complex financial instruments with more simpler ones.
Below is a video that deals with the film's financial terminology: