Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Now Streaming on Paramount+

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Martin Scorsese is famous for creating films centered around grandiose characters striving for greatness, only to face ruin in the end. He masterfully executed this theme in two of his finest and most acclaimed movies, Goodfellas and Raging Bull. But what transpires when you blend this formula with Leonardo DiCaprio, a dose of narcotics, the 1980s, and an average of 2.81 curse words per minute? The result is none other than The Wolf of Wall Street. If you’re eager to experience Scorsese’s gripping cautionary tale about ambition and extravagance for the first time (or the 13th time, if you belong to those who misconstrue the film’s message), then we have great news, as it has recently found a new streaming platform.

Stream “The Wolf of Wall Street” on Paramount+ now! This movie is based on the true tale of Jordan Belfort, a once-notorious stockbroker who established Straton Oakmont with exorbitant commission rates and no ethical boundaries. The screenplay was penned by Terence Winter, who adapted it from Belfort’s autobiography of the same title. Leonardo DiCaprio plays Belfort in the film, while Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jon Bernthal, Jon Favreau, Cristin Milioti, Kenneth Choi, and P.J. Byrne also star. Notably, Margot Robbie delivers a standout performance in the movie.

Martin Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” ranks as his fifth highest-earning film so far, with “The Departed” holding the number one spot. Globally, it raked in $117 million at the box office. Critics generally appreciated it, giving it a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but some were taken aback by Scorsese’s unapologetic portrayal of greed and extravagance, which features extensive drug use, orgies, and more. Despite any reservations, the movie currently stands at the 129th spot in IMDb’s list of all-time greatest films. The film’s official summary is:

Born into high-speed living through stockbroker work, Jordan Belfort faces a setback following a Wall Street collapse. Joining forces with Donnie Azoff, he resorts to dishonest tactics on his climb to success, while his personal connections suffer.

What’s Next for Martin Scorsese?

Martin Scorsese is among those select directors whose films are so anticipated that they can practically sell themselves based on his reputation alone. Akin to Quentin Tarantino, fans eagerly anticipate his next project with bated breath. Contrasting Tarantino, who plans to wrap up his filmmaking career with 11 movies, Scorsese has long surpassed that milestone many years ago. However, instead of resting on his laurels, Scorsese’s future projects are brimming with possibilities for timeless classics.

Martin Scorsese might collaborate with Leonardo DiCaprio once more on “The Wager,” a film adaptation of David Grann’s novel “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder.” Additionally, there are plans for another movie about Jesus Christ’s life, as well as the long-awaited Frank Sinatra biopic. To top it off, Scorsese could be directing a film based on Marilynne Robinson’s novel “Home” too. It remains uncertain which of these projects he will tackle first, given his recent workload. Given his busy schedule lately, it’s possible that he might take on all three simultaneously.

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2025-01-14 00:01