Film fans across the UK have a limited window to stream a modern cinematic classic, as Martin Scorsese's riotous black comedy 'The Wolf of Wall Street' is scheduled for removal from Netflix. The movie will depart the streaming platform's UK library on 15 January.
A Scorsese and DiCaprio Masterpiece
This 2013 film represents one of the five celebrated collaborations between legendary director Martin Scorsese and Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio. Based on the memoir of the same name by disgraced stockbroker Jordan Belfort, the film charts his outrageous rise and fall in the world of 1990s finance. With a script by Terence Winter of The Sopranos fame, the biopic blends sharp satire with hedonistic spectacle.
The cast is a veritable who's who of Hollywood talent. Leonardo DiCaprio leads as Jordan Belfort, delivering a performance many consider a career peak. He is supported by Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, and a host of other familiar faces who bring the chaotic world of Stratton Oakmont to life.
Critical Acclaim and Box Office Success
The film was a monumental commercial hit. Produced on a budget of $100 million, it soared to earn over $407 million globally, securing its place as Martin Scorsese's highest-grossing film to date. Critics and audiences were equally captivated, with the film holding scores of 79% and 83% respectively on the review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.
Reviews at the time captured the film's unique, frenetic energy. One critic hailed it as "an epic visual storytelling masterpiece from Martin Scorsese," while another described it as "deplorable, hysterical, phenomenal." The praise often centred on DiCaprio's "fearless, unhinged, and charismatic" turn, and Winter's "howlingly funny" script.
Your Last Chance to Stream
For those who haven't experienced the film's wild ride, or for viewers keen on a rewatch, the clock is ticking. The official synopsis sets the scene: a young Jordan Belfort's entry into Wall Street spirals into a massive fraud scheme, fuelled by an endless party of drugs, sex, and excess, all while the FBI closes in.
Audience reviews frequently mention the film's relentless pace and brilliant execution, with one fan noting, "Even though it’s a long movie, it never feels dull or dragged out." Another called it "chaotic, outrageous, and razor-sharp," firmly believing it to be one of the greatest films of all time.
Make sure to add this defining film of the 2010s to your watchlist before 15 January, when 'The Wolf of Wall Street' makes its exit from Netflix UK.
