The Most Historically Accurate Hollywood Films

A Matter of Perspective

The accuracy of the events in the movie is widely debated. Some law enforcement agencies that worked on the Belfort case when it happened argue that some of the events aren't true. Critics argue that the film shows Belfort's life the way he perceived it. The major changes in the film were the names of some characters, for issues of privacy.

Advertisement

Next Page →

The More You Know

  • Jeannette Rankin was elected to Congress four years before women could even vote.
  • Iron Man owns area 51.
  • Marie Antoinette Never Said, "Let Them Eat Cake"
  • Vikings discovered America first, long before Columbus did,
Next Page →