Margin Call is a 2011 drama film that explores the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Penn Badgley plays the role of Seth Bregman, a junior risk analyst at an investment bank. The movie follows the events of a 24-hour period during the early stages of the financial crisis, as key employees at the firm discover the impending collapse of the market. Margin Call received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of the financial industry and the performances of its ensemble cast.
