The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 biographical black comedy directed by Martin Scorsese. Leonardo DiCaprio portrays Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who rises to immense wealth and success but becomes involved in corruption and fraud on Wall Street. The film is based on Belfort's memoir of the same name and depicts his extravagant lifestyle, drug addiction, and eventual downfall. DiCaprio's performance in The Wolf of Wall Street earned him critical acclaim and his fifth Academy Award nomination. The movie is known for its high-energy storytelling and dark humor.