8 movies based on business tycoons  

Arshi Khanam

Ratan Tata’s demise  

Ratan Tata’s demise on October 9 has left many grieving the loss of a visionary business tycoon. Here are films inspired by business tycoons:   

Guru (Netflix) 

Loosely inspired by Reliance founder Dhirubhai Ambani’s life, this movie revolves around a Gujarati man and his struggles as he rises to become a business tycoon.  

The Social Network  (Netflix) 

This gripping biopic is based on the life of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. It revolves around social media, friendship, and business rivalry. 

The Founder (Prime Video)  

Michael Keaton plays businessman Ray Kroc. The film traces the creation of the renowned fast food chain restaurant McDonalds.  

Ferrari (Prime Video) 

This sports biopic follows the struggles of Enzo Ferrari, the Italian founder of the car manufacturer, both in professional and personal life.  

Tetris (Apple TV)  

This biographical thriller revolves around a game developer who trades everything to strike a deal for the game rights.  

Srikanth (Netflix)  

Based on the life and struggles of industrialist Srikanth Bolla, this biopic features Rajkummar Rao playing the titular lead. 

Jobs (YouTube) 

Based on the life of Steve Jobs (played by Ashton Kutcher), this biopic traces his college days and struggles to achieve success. 

Pirates of Silicon Valley 

Based on the iconic founders of Apple and Microsoft, this biographical film stars Noah Wyle as Steve Jobs and Anthony Michael Hall as Bill Gates and revolves around their business rivalry.