Equity
Equity

Equity

2016Movie100 minEnglish

Senior investment banker Naomi Bishop’s world of high-power big money is brutal and fierce, and one she thrives in. When a controversial IPO threatens the fragile balance of power and confidentiality, Naomi finds herself entangled in a web of politics and deception.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Meena SinghGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Equity follows a determined investment banker, Naomi Bishop, as she navigates the high-stakes world of finance. Facing intense pressure and ethical dilemmas, she attempts to take a technology company public, but her ambition is challenged by a potential insider trading scandal and a rival's relentless pursuit. The film offers a rare glimpse into the cutthroat environment of Wall Street from a female perspective.

Critical Reception

Equity received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique perspective on Wall Street and its strong central performance. While some found the plot occasionally convoluted, many appreciated its exploration of gender dynamics in a male-dominated industry and its realistic portrayal of corporate maneuvering.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fresh, female-driven perspective on the financial world.
  • Anna Gunn's performance as the ambitious banker is a standout.
  • The film effectively captures the intensity and ethical complexities of Wall Street.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique focus on a female investment banker and its realistic depiction of corporate finance. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit dense, but most lauded the strong performances and the exploration of themes relevant to women in business.

Fun Fact

Equity is notable for being the first film about Wall Street to be directed by a woman and to feature a female protagonist in the lead role.

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Reno

Reno

**It's a men's club or women's, but jobs are done in the same way.** It's a woman oriented financial film drama directed by a woman filmmaker. That makes it empowered by women. On the perspective it was my first experience, so I think it...