Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Freakonomics List

• Moneyball - Explores statistical analysis in baseball, similar to economic analysis.
• Super Size Me - Documentary examining the fast-food industry's impact on health and choices.
• The Big Short - Analyzes the financial crisis through the lens of economics and human behavior.
• Planet Money - A podcast turned video series that explains economic concepts in an engaging way.
• Inside Job - A documentary that examines the 2008 financial crisis via economic corruption.
• Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything - The original documentary based on the influential book, tying everyday decisions to economics.
• The Corporation - Critically evaluates corporations and their role in society using economic principles.
• Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room - A look into the Enron scandal, highlighting corporate greed and economic implications.
• I.O.U.S.A. - Examines U.S. financial challenges and economic policies, much like Freakonomics.
• The Ascent of Money - A documentary series that chronicles the history of money and finance.
• 21 - Follows a group of students using statistics to win in gambling, connecting math and money.
• The Social Dilemma - Explores the impact of social networking and algorithm-driven decisions on society.
• Seeking a Friend for the End of the World - Examines human behavior and choices during a crisis, integrating economics subtly.
• The Pursuit of Happyness - Touches on economic hardships and resilience in personal choice-making.
• Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things - Explores consumer choices and the economic impact of minimalism.
• The Fault in Our Stars - Shows how economic circumstances can influence life decisions and human behavior.
• Black Mirror: Nosedive - Examines societal pressures and the economics of social media ratings.
• The Education of Max Bickford - Explores education systems and their economic implications on society.
• Glad You Asked - Amusingly tackles societal issues through a lighthearted approach, touching on economics.
• The Game Changers - Investigates the intersection of diet, performance, and economics surrounding food choices.
• Catching Fire - Explores societal constructs and economic disparities through a dystopian lens.
• The Greatest Movie Ever Sold - Examines advertising and branding, shedding light on consumer behavior and economics.
• Jiro Dreams of Sushi - Explores entrepreneurship, labor, and the economics of craftsmanship.
• American Factory - Explores the cultural and economic implications of globalization and work.
• The True Cost - Investigates the fashion industry’s impact on society and economics.
• Before the Flood - Highlights environmental issues linked to economics and human action.
• Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey - Explores sciences as tools for understanding complex systems, including economics.
• The Great Hack - Explores data privacy and its economic implications in the modern age.
• The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia - Examines education's economic impact on individuals and society.
• The 50 Year Argument - Explores how ideas influence culture and economics over time.
• Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science - Explains economic principles in an engaging manner similar to Freakonomics.
• The Men Who Built America - Explores the lives of business titans and their economic impacts.
• Racing Extinction - Examines various factors affecting biodiversity and their economic dimensions.
• The Last Dance - Explores economics in sports through Michael Jordan's career and its impacts.
• The Worst Person in the World - Explores personal choices and modern dilemmas that touch on economic realities.
• The Australian Dream - Explores societal issues confronting Australia, integrating themes of economics.
• The Social Network - Depicts how economic forces shaped social media, resembling the themes of Freakonomics.
• The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz - Examines the clash of technology, law, and economics in the digital age.
• Consumerism: The Secret Weapon - Analyzes consumer culture and its economic implications, akin to Freakonomics.