The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 biographical black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese. The film is based on the memoir of the same name by Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who engaged in fraudulent activities on Wall Street. Leonardo DiCaprio portrays Jordan Belfort, capturing his charismatic and morally corrupt nature. The Wolf of Wall Street received widespread praise for its performances and storytelling, earning DiCaprio a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.