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'Jobs' - The story of Steve Jobs and Apple is one of the most famous business success stories in the world. Do we really need to explain why you must watch this film?

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'The Social Network' - The tale of how Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook and became a billionaire is a truly inspirational one for anyone starting a business.

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'Jerry Maguire' - This movie is about a successful sports agent that loses everything and builds himself up again with hard work and dedication.

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'The Aviator' - Martin Scorsese's film tells the story of aviation pioneer Howard Hughes. Despite the many obstacles he faced throughout his journey to success (including mental health problems), Hughes had a vision and worked hard towards making his dream a reality.

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'Joy' - This movie tells the amazing story of entrepreneur Joy Mangano and how she created a business empire.

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'The Pursuit of Happyness' - This film is based on a true story about a salesman who loses everything, and his subsequent journey to success. Will Smith plays Christopher Gardner, a persevering salesman who goes through adversity and makes a better life for himself and his son.

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'Wolf of Wall Street' - Morality aside, there are lessons to be learned from the rise and fall of Jordan Belfort, a man who went from an entry-level job at a Wall Street firm to amassing a huge fortune.

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'Moneyball' - The true story of how a baseball coach turned a losing team around with a low budget. This movie is all about thinking outside the box, reinventing systems, spotting opportunities, and working with what you’ve got.

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'Forrest Gump' - The epic life story of Forrest Gump shows that you don't have to be extraordinarily intelligent to be successful in life.

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'Erin Brockovich' - Julia Roberts plays Erin Brockovich, a woman who didn't let her lack of education get in the way of what she wanted to achieve.

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'Catch Me If You Can' - Based on a true story, the main character found success impersonating a doctor, a lawyer, and working as a co-pilot, among others. The movie is about deception, but it's also about how a man managed to thrive under pressure.

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'Tucker: The Man and His Dream' - Francis Ford Coppola directed this movie that tells the story of car entrepreneur Preston Tucker.

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'The Big Short' - This movie covers the 2007-2008 financial crisis. It's yet another example of spotting opportunities during difficult times.

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'The Devil Wears Prada' - This movie explores several themes. From how ruthless a boss can be, to how success can influence your personal life, and how to deal with adversity while trying to build your career.

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'Wall Street' - The film is about the journey of a stockbroker called Bud Fox, and his climb to the top of Wall Street.

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'Pirates of Silicon Valley' - 'Pirates of Silicon Valley' is about the rivalry between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, and how their companies revolutionized the world of technology.

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'American Experience: Henry Ford' - This is the fascinating story of how Ford changed the automotive industry and made cars a reality for many people. The film also portrays his struggles throughout his journey.

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'Burnt' - There are some lessons to be learned through this story of a chef who rebuilds his career following a major meltdown triggered by substance abuse.

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'Margin Call' - Yet another film about the 2007-2008 financial crisis, 'Margin Call' looks at the intricacies of an investment firm.

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'The Founder' - Have you ever wondered how McDonald’s became so big? This is the story of its founder, Ray Kroc.

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'12 Angry Men' - This 1957 classic tells the story of 12 members of a jury and their deliberation process over a murder trial. There is a lot to be learned about people skills, conflict management, and influencing.

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'The Corporation' - There are lessons to be taken from this documentary film. You'll get insight into how corporations work, and the impact they have on humanity.

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'Something Ventured' - Want to learn more about how companies such as Apple, Google, Intel, or Cisco became so successful? Check this one out.

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'Ctrl+Alt+Compete' - 'Ctrl+Alt+Compete' is about startups, the struggles founders and teams go through, and how to succeed in business.

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'The Startup Kids' - This documentary is about young web entrepreneurs in the United States and Europe, and how they found success. It includes the founders of Vimeo, Soundcloud, and Dropbox, among other successful web businesses.

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'Indie Game: The Movie' - This movie explores the journey and struggles of independent game developers.

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You can do it too - Remember, all businesses start with an idea. Take a look at these simple business ideas that made millions.

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