Top 3 Movies for Spreadsheet Day 2024 Oct 17th
Spreadsheet Day 2024 is only 1 week away! We’ll celebrate next Thursday, October 17th.
While you wait for the big day to arrive, here are my top 3 movie choices, to get you in the Spreadsheet Day spirit.
These movies have spreadsheets (or accounting) in their plots. and good ratings from critics and audiences.
So, grab a bucket of popcorn, then settle on the couch, to watch one of these movies online, or on television.
1. Moneyball (2011, Sports Drama)
Based on a true story, this movie shows how the Oakland Athletics used statistics and spreadsheets to build a competitive baseball team, on a limited budget.
In this clip from Moneyball, Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) and Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) come up with a new way of evaluating baseball players, using Sabermetrics.
Rotten Tomatoes rating – Critics 94% Audience 86%
Rating: PG-13
2. The Big Short (2015, Comedy-Drama)
This film tells the story of the 2008 financial crisis and the few investors who saw it coming, using spreadsheets and financial analysis to navigate the complex mortgage market.
In this clip, Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling) explains the coming financial crisis. (Strong Language)
Rotten Tomatoes rating: Critics 89% Audience 88%
Rating: R
3. The Accountant (2016, Action Thriller)
In this movie, Ben Affleck plays a math savant and forensic accountant, who works for criminal organizations, to “un-cook” their financial records.
This is the movie’s official trailer, and it might entice you to watch the whole movie!
Rotten Tomatoes rating: Critics 53% Audience 77%
Rating: R
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Top 3 Movies for Spreadsheet Day 2024 Oct 17th
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