One of Martin Scorsese’s most iconic movies is now streaming for free for a limited time on BBC iPlayer.
Often considered one of the funniest movies ever made and a biting satire on the rich and corrupt in the United States, this three-hour masterpiece is not one to miss.
Don’t let the daunting runtime put you off – many fans agree this fast-paced crime caper races by and feels almost half its actual length.
We’re of course talking about 2013’s The Wolf of Wall Street, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as stock market scammer Jordan Belfort, alongside an A-list ensemble cast that also includes Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie and Matthew McConaughey.
It’s now on BBC iPlayer to watch totally free of charge, so take this as a sign it’s the perfect time to revisit or delve into this ludicrously entertaining crime movie for the first time.
One Redditor said: “The Wolf of Wall Street is the shortest long movie I have ever seen. That movie is a blast.”
Another concurred: “Absolutely. And the genre of it tricks you. After the cinema, we mentioned to each other that this felt like a 1 hour 40 min film. Like, it was slightly longer than the 90 minute mark.”
There are also countless five-star Google reviews from ecstatic fans, including one which reads: “The Wolf of Wall Street is infectiously entertaining.
“It is probably the funniest movie I have seen all year with witty dialogue, over the top characters, and filled with energy that bleeds off the screen.
“Between all the fun however, there is also a story about addiction and how it can cause a downward spiral in your life whether it be drugs, money, or power.”
Another fan gushed: “I don’t know where to begin to review this epic of a movie. I would like to give this movie 5 out of 5 stars or maybe more than that.”
And a final movie buff summed up the film’s dark yet undeniable appeal: “The Wolf of Wall Street drops you into what looks like another dry finance story, but right away you know you’re in for something wild.
“Instead of a snooze-fest about numbers and graphs, Scorsese turns the whole thing into a high-energy thrill ride.
“You’ll feel the buzz of those boiler-room trades and the rush of that first big payday, all while laughing at just how over-the-top it gets.”
Shining a light on greed and corruption, all with a nasty sense of humour and brilliant performances, The Wolf of Wall Street shouldn’t be missed now you don’t need to spend a penny to watch it.
The Wolf of Wall Street is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
