The top-5 movies about blockchain and digital currency.

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3 min readApr 10, 2020

Quarantine is a perfect time to learn something new. For example, in such areas as cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Especially for you, we made a compilation of TOP-5 movies, related to these topics. The list includes both feature films and documentaries. Then, settle in, grab some popcorn and turn on the TV…

«Life on Bitcoin», 2014

Duration: 96 minutes

Genre: Documentary

This movie is almost 6 years old and the topic that the film covers no longer seems to be so acute today. But «Life on Bitcoin» is a great opportunity to see how cryptocurrencies were treated only six years ago. The movie shares a story about a young couple. They set a goal to pay for everything with cryptocurrency for three months. By the way, Bitcoins are accepted almost everywhere today, but in 2014 it was not so easy to pay someone with cryptocurrency! The movie is divided into two interrelated parts. Bitcoin is mostly discussed in the former part, while the couple and their endeavors to make strangers accept cryptocurrencies — in the latter.

«Dope», 2015

Duration: 103 minutes

Genre: Drama

«Dope» is the story of an American teenager, named Malcolm, who dreams about getting into Harvard, but he barely has no chance. After one of the parties, the guy discovers drugs in his bag, but decides not to throw them away, but to make money on it, using cryptocurrencies. A nice adventure film, which lovers of easy and funny stories might like!

StartUp, 2016

Duration: 3 seasons

Genre: Drama/Thriller

This is not a film, but a quite popular series lasting for three seasons. Watching it, you wouldn’t find yet any description of bitcoin, blockchain and everything connected with this, but you’ll see an FBI agent, who investigates financial frauds. You are going to see the action with a psychological component, bright actors and, of course, cryptocurrencies… Everything, as a high-quality American thriller is supposed to! By the way, the main role in the film is played by the star of “The Hobbit” and “Sherlock” — Martin Freeman.

«Bitcoin Heist», 2016

Duration: 110 minutes

Genre: Action movie

This is the movie that you probably have not seen. It is different from all the other movies in the list, at least because it is a Vietnamese action movie. Movies from the land of Hồ Chí Minh are rarely famous for quality, budget or box office, and are usually not known by the general public. «Bitcoin Heist» tells us a story of a hacker, named “The Ghost’, who made some troubles to the government, and Interpol seeks to catch him. If you like everything that starts with “cyber” — ”Bitcoin Heist” is the movie you need to watch this evening!

«Bitcoin: The End Of Money As We Know It», 2015

Duration: 60 minutes

Genre: Documentary

Another documentary film in our today’s hit parade. This movie tells about blockchain technology and its role in the lives of ordinary people, as well as how the advent of digital currency has changed the global financial system. What makes bitcoin different from fiat currencies? What is decentralization? Why do you need digital assets? The filmmakers tried to answer all these questions.

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