Billionaire Boys Club is a crime drama film that is based on a true story. The movie centers around a group of young men from affluent families who come to Los Angeles in the early 1980s with the goal of making money quickly.
The group is led by Joe Hunt, a charismatic and intelligent young man who convinces his friends to invest their families' money into a Ponzi scheme. The scam involves luring wealthy investors into investing in their company, which promises high returns in a short amount of time.
As the scam starts to unravel, tensions rise within the group, and Hunt becomes increasingly paranoid about his friends' loyalty. The situation escalates when one of the investors, Ron Levin, goes missing, and suspicion falls on the group.
The movie depicts the boys' descent into greed and a sense of entitlement as they pursue their dream of becoming billionaires. It also shows the consequences of their actions, which lead to a tragic outcome.
Billionaire Boys Club features a star-studded cast, including Ansel Elgort as Joe Hunt, Taron Egerton as Dean Karny, Emma Roberts as Sydney Evans, and Kevin Spacey as Ron Levin. The movie was released in 2018 and received mixed reviews from critics.