The Wizard of Lies -2017

The Madoff Scandal Exposed
True Story Director: Barry Levinson · Starring Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer · Available on HBO Max

The dark truth behind the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Robert De Niro plays Bernie Madoff with chilling precision. For decades, Madoff promised his clients steady returns of 10–12% per year — and simply paid old clients with new clients’ money. Total damage: an estimated $65 billion.

The film focuses heavily on the human toll of the fraud. Madoff’s sons, his wife, the friends who lost everything. It shows that financial crime doesn’t just destroy wealth — it destroys lives.