We’ve compiled a selection of helpful films about executives, entrepreneurs, sales, and IT.

1. Jobs: Empire of Seduction
This film tells the story of how a brilliant and wayward hippie created and co-founded Apple. Steve Jobs literally built a multi-million-dollar corporation from scratch, producing mobile devices and computers that became popular and in demand all over the world. This is the story of what Steve Jobs went through, what he lost, and what he sacrificed to ensure his name would forever be immortalized in modern history, and to become an inspiration to hundreds of people.

2. The Social Network
“The Social Network” is a true story of the classic “American success” with a plot that is as close to real events as possible. It’s the true story of how Facebook was created. Anyone interested in launching virtual social projects should definitely watch this film. Can a small virtual network grow into a world-class project?
Maybe, if the idea can attract people’s interest. But be prepared to pay for your success.

3. Silicon Valley
Life in Silicon Valley is a brutal struggle for a place in the Californian sun. Everyone here dreams of becoming the next Jobs. Six young IT professionals are trying to create a revolutionary startup that will bring them fame and fortune. But great inventors are helpless in everyday life, and smart pragmatists can’t overcome star fever.

4. Boiler Room
This film helps you learn sales principles and the secrets of “hot business” from the example of American brokerage scammers.

Young, enterprising, and risk-taking characters, using examples of successful trading, will give the viewer a treasure trove of quotes and secrets and teach you how to prepare for a tough, even aggressive, pitch for your startup. A superb cast and a gripping plot will keep you entertained.

5. Pirates of Silicon Valley
A story for those who have little faith in the power of their imagination. In “Pirates of Silicon Valley,” viewers will learn how the utopian ideas of young dreamers are transformed into world-changing projects. The real-life inspirations—Bill Gates and Steve Jobs—make this story a must-see. You’ll learn how Apple and Microsoft began, how two geniuses navigated their paths, combining genius with greed, determination with vindictiveness, and workaholism with personal insecurities.

6. Risk Margin
A major financial company is undergoing layoffs, and one of the victims is the head of risk management. Just before his dismissal, he was working on a comprehensive analysis. His protégé completes this analysis by nightfall, after which he begins calling his colleagues in a panic to warn them of the impending financial disaster he’s uncovered that will befall their company. Following his calls, repeated reviews of the analysis immediately begin, and senior management, horrified, considers possible options for mitigating the consequences of the company’s inevitable collapse…

7. The Wolf of Wall Street
The almost true story of the man who became a Wall Street legend. At the very beginning of his steep climb to the pinnacle of financial chaos, Jordan Belfort remembered well the advice of his first boss: navigating the world of big money with a clear head and a nose free of cocaine is strictly contraindicated. He rapidly builds his brokerage empire from scratch using sheer force of will, laundering millions, being rude, being rude, and making enemies. And enemies working for the FBI can seriously damage anyone’s karma.

8. Glengarry Glen Ross (The Americans)
A drama with detective elements, where the characters are forced to demonstrate their professionalism under rather harsh conditions. A boss decides to “restore order” in his office and motivates his subordinates to succeed in an unconventional way: by creating a stressful, competitive atmosphere. The action in this film is the flip side of the famous “American smile,” which, out of sight, turns into a wolfish grin. And although the film focuses on the clash of “entrepreneurial acumen” and “humanity,” this film is a true gift for anyone who dreams of achieving success in business and maximizing sales—in almost every episode, you’ll find many useful principles worth putting into practice.

9. Moneyball
A film about a baseball team and its general manager. It vividly demonstrates that achieving the desired results requires not the best people and a lot of money, but the right tools and the competent management of the available resources.

10. Atlas Shrugged
Not quite like the book, but good for those too lazy to read. The film shows that it’s people like us, who take responsibility for ourselves, our employees, our country, and move the world forward. Who, if not us?!

11. Salesman
A film that will show you how salespeople can perform seemingly miracles. A comedy in which a salesman must sell on a daily basis. ь Independence 211 cars. Step by step, it explains how an understanding of psychology can help in business and sales.

It demonstrates many tricks that are, of course, difficult to replicate, but achievable.

12. Billionaire. Top’s Secret (Billionaire Teenager)
This film is based on real events. An enterprising Thai teenager, Top, could become a role model even for seasoned entrepreneurs. In addition to the standard streak of bad luck that plagues many startup founders, he has another significant problem: his young age, which makes the world take him frivolously. “Get an education,” adults tell him in response to all his aspirations. Top neglects his studies for the sake of business, falls into debt, gets into trouble, but ultimately achieves success, becoming a billionaire. Top accepts failures like a child – screaming, crying, giving up, retreating before adult authority – but deals with them like an adult – flexibly, wisely, confidently, and honestly. This is a true success story that teaches us to find a way out of any situation.

13. The Pursuit of Happyness
This film tells a story about the power of love and motivation. Will Smith’s character is raising a child on his own. He’s ready to sacrifice everything to make his child happy. You can be sure that a loving father will succeed.

14. Here for Smoking
A film about business ethics. Marketers, advertisers, salespeople – do you have any taboos? Are you ready to praise and sell any product? This film will make you pause and reconsider your approach to work.