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10 Latest Movies about Crazy Rich Life

Written by Gerryaldo

It seems that movies showcasing the lifestyles of the rich continue to attract many people. As ordinary people, we can enjoy it through the affluence of the characters. Just by watching these films, we can broaden our knowledge about various brands, car models, luxury residences, jewelry, and other premium items without needing to own them.

If you're a fan of such movies that explore the lives of the wealthy, then this article is tailor-made for you! Our team at Showpoiler has curated a list of movie recommendations featuring affluent characters from a range of genres. Every selected movie has an engaging plot that promises to provide an enjoyable watching experience. Let's check this out!

In 2023, Emerald Fennell launched a new movie project called "Saltburn," which she directed, wrote, and produced. The movie revolves around elite students at a prestigious university who manipulate their classmates.

Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) is a scholarship student at Oxford University who struggles to fit in with his mostly wealthy peers. Fortunately, he makes a friend, Felix (Jacob Elordi), who welcomes him into his circle.

Felix invites Oliver to his family's home in Saltburn. Oliver then becomes part of Felix's family life. However, instead of being thankful, Oliver starts seeking to be the center of attention. He begins scheming, hoping to be seen as part of the wealthy family.

2. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

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Cast Daniel Craig Edward Norton Janelle Monae Kathryn Hahn Leslie Odom Jr.
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If you're a fan of mysteries or detective movies, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is a great pick. Directed by Rian Johnson, this American mystery film is the sequel to Knives Out (2019) and continues to follow a detective's efforts to solve a case.

Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) receives an invitation to a mystery game organized by a billionaire, Miles (Edward Norton), the founder of a tech company called Alpha. The game takes place at Miles' luxurious mansion on a private island in Greece, and several of Miles' friends also join in.

As the game starts, Benoit figures out that this could be more than just a game—it might be a real threat against Miles' life. As the investigation deepens, participants start dying mysteriously. Now, Benoit must solve the case before the real killer strikes again.

Manuel Torres (Diego Calva) tries to throw a wild party at the house of a film executive from Studio Kinoscope. At the party, he meets an aspiring actress named Nellie LaRoy (Margot Robbie), who is not allowed to enter.

Manuel helps Nellie get into the party, and they quickly become close. They talk about their dreams: Manuel wants to be part of the Los Angeles film industry, while Nellie dreams of becoming a famous actress.

Unexpectedly, their dreams start to come true that night. Nellie is asked to replace an actress in a film shoot and impresses everyone. Meanwhile, Manuel meets the famous actor Jack Conrad (Brad Pitt), who invites him to join the film production he is starring in. This has changed both their lives forever.

Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) works as a hired girlfriend, and her current client is a man named Tyler (Nicholas Hoult). One day, Margot and Tyler attend a lavish dinner at the resort of celebrity chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes).

From the moment the VVIP guests gather to head to the resort, Margot senses something is off, especially after they follow a series of strange rituals to start the dinner. Her suspicions are confirmed when the guests find themselves trapped in a 'purification' event. No one is allowed to leave before the surprise meal is served.

The restaurant staff are rude and threatening, making the guests very uncomfortable. Margot becomes frightened and looks for a way to escape. As she attempts to flee, all the guests, along with the staff, the resort, and the chef, are engulfed in flames.

"The Menu" is one of the highest-rated horror films in cinema. Directed by Mark Mylod, this 1 hour and 46-minute movie features a cast of well-known actors, including Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Ralph Fiennes, Hong Chau, and Janet McTeer.

"Triangle of Sadness" is a film that cleverly teaches us about the roles of the 'eater' and the 'eaten' in society. Written and directed by Ruben Östlund in his feature film debut, it's an engaging story about a celebrity couple whose luxurious yacht trip turns into a struggle for survival.

The film unfolds in three parts, beginning with the introduction of the main characters, including the celeb couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean). They're models who get an invitation to join a fancy yacht trip with other VIP guests.

But their enjoyable journey takes a dark turn when a storm hits and wrecks the ship, leaving them stranded on an island. Among the few survivors are a small group of guests and one low-ranking crew member. Now, the previously snobbish guests have to rely on the very crew member they looked down on. Isn't that ironic?

In 2019, the mystery movie "Knives Out" hit the screens, featuring the dashing Daniel Craig in the lead role. The entire storyline was created by Rian Johnson, who also directed the movie. The plot centres on a detective who investigates the death of a famous person.

The detective is Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig). He's called to look into the death of Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), a very rich mystery writer who died at his 85th birthday party. Benoit starts digging to find the killer.

He discovers that Harlan's nurse, Marta (Ana de Armas), accidentally gave him too much morphine. What's surprising is that even though Marta caused the death, she ends up getting all of Harlan's money. This makes Harlan's family really angry. But what's the whole story?

Crazy Rich Asian is a romantic comedy-drama movie based on the novel of the same name by Singaporean writer Kevin Kwan. Its sweet story with a complicated drama about a rich family made it the first major Hollywood movie with a majority Chinese cast since 1993!

The movie tells the story of a young Chinese-American professor named Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) who has a boyfriend named Nicholas Young (Henry Golding). For Rachel, Nick is an ordinary handsome man without knowing that Nick is the son of the heir of a billionaire family in Singapore.

This is revealed when Nick invites Rachel to go to Singapore to attend the wedding of his best friend who is also from a jetset family. Rachel's world is turned upside down. She has to deal with the Young family, especially Nick's mother Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh), who doesn't seem to like her.

Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) is a skilled con artist just released from prison after being framed by an ex-lover. Though she wants to move on, her anger leads her to devise another big plan with her partner, Lou Miller (Cate Blanchett).

Together, they plan to steal a $150 million Cartier diamond necklace during the Met Gala. To pull off this heist, Debbie and Lou recruit a team, including fashion designers and skilled housewives.

The heist involves creating fake necklaces, sabotaging the security system, and manipulating the event staff. Despite facing several challenges and an investigation, their teamwork ensures the mission's success, and Debbie's quest for revenge is complete.

Based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby is set on Long Island and tells the story of Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), a mysterious billionaire who lives in a magnificent mansion.

The story is narrated by Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), a writer and Wall Street trader, who moves into a modest house next to Gatsby's estate.

Nick is fascinated by Gatsby's lavish, party-filled lifestyle. However, as time goes on, he begins to see cracks in Gatsby's seemingly perfect life. Gatsby is a man full of hope, obsessed with the past, especially his former lover, the married Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan).

The film explores Gatsby's relentless efforts to win back Daisy, and how this obsession leads to his tragic end.

Wall Street is a biographical dark comedy film based on the memoirs of Jordan Belfort. It portrays the hectic life in the largest financial district. The film was a commercial success, earning $406.9 million worldwide.

Leonardo DiCaprio plays Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker at L.F. Rothschild. Despite his hard work, Jordan loses his job after a major stock market crash on Black Monday.

Wanting to succeed, Jordan gathers his friends and starts their own brokerage firm using clever and often deceitful tactics. Their venture proves successful, making them all wealthy and catching the attention of the FBI. Jordan then has to outsmart the investigators in every possible way.

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