As the cryptocurrency sector expands, the interest in its mechanics and real-life application among both mainstream and niche audiences grows, giving rise to crypto-related movies in various genres, some of which even feature Hollywood heavyweights.
With this in mind, Finbold has researched the best cryptocurrency-related movies out there to deliver a list of the top five that are worth watching in 2023, be it for educational or entertainment purposes – or both.
The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)
Although it came out in 2014, The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin is an evergreen Amazon Prime documentary about Bitcoin (BTC) which is still very much relevant, not only painting a gripping and detailed picture of the flagship digital asset’s early days but also providing insight into other cryptos and the technology in general.
Netflix Explained: Cryptocurrency (2018)
For anyone who just wants a quick tour of the world of digital assets without going into details for hours, the 14-minute-long documentary Netflix Explained: Cryptocurrency is a perfect choice. It offers a brief explanation of the concept of cryptocurrencies and their underlying blockchain technology – ideal for beginners in the crypto space.
Crypto (2019)
Popular among the mainstream audience, Crypto is a crime thriller starring Kurt Russell, Beau Knapp, and Alexis Bledel. The story follows a young Wall Street banker who gets caught in the web of fraud and money laundering involving cryptocurrencies, and provides an authentic demonstration of the technology at work.
Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King (2022)
Netflix’s edge-of-seat crime documentary Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King traces the mysterious death of Gerald Cotten, the founder of Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX. The multimillionaire supposedly died in 2018, upon which it was revealed that C$250 million of investors’ money was missing or inaccessible because only Cotten had the password to cold wallets.
Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet (2020)
Finally, Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet offers a detailed account of the early days of Bitcoin, as well as the cryptocurrency sector as a whole, follows its evolution into the mammoth that it is now, and tries to answer questions about its future as the alternative to the Internet.
Regardless of the reasons for seeking crypto-themed movies- whether to learn the basics or inner workings of the rapidly expanding industry or to just have fun following the intrigue and mystery often connected with cryptocurrencies, none of these will be a waste of time.
