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Boiler Room (2000)

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Release Date: February 18, 2000
Genre: Crime, Drama
Running Time: 120 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong language and some drug content.
Director: Ben Younger
Writer: Ben Younger
Cast: David Younger, Tom Everett Scott, Ron Rifkin, Taylor Nichols, Nia Long, Jamie Kennedy, Nicky Katt, Vin Diesel, Scott Caan, Ben Affleck, Giovanni Ribisi

Seth Davis is a man with a dream... to make money. He runs an illegal casino out of his house. His dad, who's a federal judge, isn't too happy. So, when Seth gets the opportunity to become a stockbroker, he takes it, hoping to earn a lot of cash and win back the respect of his dad. Unfortunately for him, the firm he's with has a few little secrets. Read more

Movie Review

Grade: B+ Boiler Room takes a look at stock broking through the eyes of a man just trying to make a good amount of money. The man is played by Saving Private Ryan costar Giovanni Ribisi, a rising star who has had mixed career choices (look at The Mod Squad). He really brings everything he has with him, delivering a stellar performance among the many others demonstrated by the film. Read the full movie review

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