The most famous films about the rich and poor

Sometimes I want to see a good movie, which will provide an opportunity to reflect on the most important things in life. For this, films about rich and poor are great. They can be viewed in the family circle, with friends, a loved one or alone. In any case, they will not leave anyone indifferent.

Movies about the rich: a list

• "The Spirit of Time" (2007). This is a historical documentary. It shows the viewer that only a tiny fraction of people have significant wealth. They do not care about the lives of other people. The thirst for money and power pushes them to insane and cruel acts. For the sake of wealth, they fight, control ordinary people through religion, the media, the banking system.

• "We are noblemen" (2013). This is an excellent comedy. Herman Noble is a very rich businessman. Naturally, his children were very lucky. Due to the financial position of the pope, they did not deny themselves anything. But as long as Herman's patience does not end. He decided to teach his offspring. For this he declared bankruptcy. This provided the children with an opportunity to learn how to live in poverty.
• "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (1971). Lovely cartoon for family viewing. The protagonist Willy Wonka is the owner of the chocolate factory, which every child dreams of visiting. Feeling that it is time to look for an heir, he arranges a contest. To choose a worthy and honest candidate, children have to undergo tests at the factory. And only one who does not want to plunge into the streams of chocolate, will be able to win. But he will be able to take over the factory only when he refuses his family. The winner is a boy from a very poor family. But for the sake of wealth he is not ready to leave his loved ones. By this act, he showed Willy Wonke that real luxury is not power and money.

"Pride and Prejudice" (1995)

Describing films about the rich and poor, let's pay attention to this picture. This is the embodiment of the classics on the screen. The small town of Netherfield is not famous for its rich inhabitants. Elizabeth is not an exception. The appearance in her life of the rich and enviable groom of Mr. Darcy caused a real sensation among the unmarried girls of the village. Elizabeth does not allow to humiliate herself because of her social status. Of course, she will prove to Mr. Darcy that feelings and reason are much more important than money.

"Germinal" (1993)

The genre of the film is drama. First described a small French town, which is buried in mud and poverty. Every year there is a struggle and confrontation between classes. The rich live on a broad foot and do not deny themselves anything. The poor at this time are working hard in the mines. All this leads to the fact that the people are striving for revolution. A great historical film.

The Toy (1976)

Describing films about rich people, you can not tell about this picture.

It's a beautiful old comedy. The main character is François, a poor journalist. Before him is the task - writing an article about a toy store. Its owner is an indifferent rich man. He despises people, treats them hypocritically.

Francois will meet with the spoiled son of a millionaire. He, in turn, wants to literally buy a journalist as his toy. For this, Francois is offered a large sum and is invited to stay in a chic house. Such a deal was the beginning of the friendship of two completely different people.

"My servant Godfrey" (1936)

What other interesting films about the rich girls? For example, "My servant Godfrey." The plot of the picture is quite interesting. Irene is the daughter of wealthy aristocrats. She is a kind girl and loves taking care of beggars. Despite the fact that they do not always take help from her. To do this, Irene has to catch poor people, vagrants and, whether they want it or not, help them. Everything will change when Irene catches Godfrey.

«Through the snow» (2013)

If you are interested in films about rich people, then watch the tape "Through the snow." The plot of the picture is very exciting. When there was a terrible technogenic catastrophe, the planet has seriously changed. It has turned into an icy wilderness. Without a stop a train is going along it. In it are all those who managed to survive. The last wagons are full of poor and sick people. They do not have enough food, water. The first carriages are ridden by rich people who do not need anything. They have plenty of different food and drinks. Unable to tolerate such a situation, one of the poor deceives into the first cars with a thirst to restore justice.

"Switching places" (1983)

If you are interested in films about rich men, then you will appreciate this picture. This is a good American comedy. Louis has an excellent job, a luxurious apartment and a promising future. Billy Rye is a petty rascal who leads a carefree lifestyle, upholstered in the street. But the dispute between two rich people allows the poor vagabond to taste the taste of a rich life, and Louis, on the contrary, to be a beggar. What will each of them learn from such a good lesson?

The Family Man (2000)

Drama and comedy in one story. The protagonist named Jack is the head of his family. He barely manages to make ends meet and survive. He is worried by the thought: if there was an opportunity to return to the past and change it, what would he do? Perhaps, then he would have lived in a posh apartment, had a prestigious job and could live for his own pleasure. Before Jack there will be a difficult choice.

"How to deal with matters" (1990)

What are the worth of watching films about the rich? For example, "How to deal with matters". Spencer Barnes is a rich advertising manager who has a fad: he can not live without a personal organizer. It records all the codes and a schedule of meetings. Also in it are stored credit cards and important keys. And, as an evil, he loses his organizer. His life has been changing a lot since that time. The search for the organizer gradually turns him from a rich man into a homeless person. Meanwhile, his thing falls into the hands of Jimmy Dvorsky, who escaped from prison. He, in turn, enjoys a valuable find. With her help, he leads a luxurious life.

Machuca (2004)

The main character of the film is the son of a rich man and a pupil of a prestigious school, a boy named Gonzalo.

His father is not only a financial tycoon, but also the principal of the school where the boy is studying. Once he decides to help the poor kids. Since that moment, Gonzalo has to study with a poor slum guy named Pedro.

Will they be able to find mutual understanding and become friends?

"In pursuit of happiness" (2006)

American biographical and dramatic film. The main roles in it were played by Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith. The whole life of the main character goes in pursuit of happiness. The film shows how life is organized: some are bathing in riches and luxury, others are collecting bread crumbs. Chris is a single father, he works on a low-paid job and spends all his energy on making his son's childhood happy.

But the scanty salary of the seller does not allow him to pay more for the house. Together with his son, he is on the street. Even working in a brokerage office does not bring him financial success. But he can not give up and leave his son as a beggar.

The "I" (2009)

If you want to watch Russian films about the rich, then you should pay attention to this dramatic action movie. The story of a guy from the province, who since childhood became addicted. He writes avant-garde plays for the theater. His surroundings are drug addicts, criminals, punks. After reaching the age of 18, he goes to a psychiatric hospital. There he disappears from the army, extracts information about schizophrenic patients for writing an article. His plans almost immediately break down after being registered in the hospital. For him, the treatment is prescribed. The hero will have to endure quarrels with the orderlies, psychologists, hallucinations. All this is mixed with memories from childhood. 90's in Russia - this is the time of criminal lawlessness and drug addiction.

"I'm not afraid anymore" (2014)

What else is worth watching movies about the rich people? For example, "I'm not afraid anymore." A woman is really happy when everything is in the house, next to her beloved husband and healthy children. The main character is Vera. She lived in such happiness for more than twenty years. The husband provided the family, and Vera devoted her life to raising children and caring for the house. She lived in the hope that this will always be so. But on one miserable day the whole world collapsed.

"I will be there" (2012)

This film was the best at the festival "Kinotavr-2012". The main heroine of the film by the name of Inna is a young, beautiful and successful woman. Her profession is restaurant manager. Colleagues on the job love it and respect it. Also, Inna has a six-year-old son named Mitya. She educates him. She and her son are very touching. But not everything in life is so simple. Inna overtook the trouble - she was diagnosed with an incurable disease. Now the most important thing for her is to find the son of worthy and caring parents. She in all possible ways protects her son from sorrow. Inna long sought caring people. As a result she managed to find worthy and suitable parents. Their names are Olga and Sergey. They have everything: love, money, position in society. The couple do not have the most important thing - children. Fortunately, they manage to bribe Mitya with expensive gifts. After all, he does not know that soon Olga and Sergei will replace him with a close person - my mother. Choosing movies to watch about the rich, it is worth paying attention to this.

"Welcome to Paradise" (2015)

The picture describes the events of the near future. For rich people, a resort town was established. The staff and all the residents of the town are androids. The rich come here to realize their wildest fantasies for a certain amount of money. Androids all the time suffer from the ruthless hands of large sums, but they do not remember anything, because they periodically erase the memory. But one day the unpredictable happens - android-woman Kelly after reboot remembers all the horrors that people did to her. She escapes and decides to take revenge.

A small conclusion

Now you know what interesting movies are about the rich and poor, a list of these pictures is presented in this article. We hope that you will be able to find the right movie for yourself in the evening with friends and family.