Top 10 Movies About Crazy Rich Life

It seems that movies showcasing the lifestyles of the rich continue to attract many people. As ordinary people, we can enjoy it through the affluence of the characters. Just by watching these films, we can broaden our knowledge about various brands, car models, luxury residences, jewelry, and other premium items without needing to own them.

If you're a fan of such movies that explore the lives of the wealthy, then this article is tailor-made for you! Our team at Showpoiler has curated a list of movie recommendations featuring affluent characters from a range of genres. Every selected movie has an engaging plot that promises to provide an enjoyable watching experience. Let's check this out!

1. Crazy Rich Asian

Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) is an economics professor hailing from a modest family. She's in a relationship with Nicholas Young (Henry Golding), a history professor at the same university. Throughout their relationship, Rachel never knew about Nick's life until he extends an invitation to visit his native Singapore.

Once in Singapore, Rachel encounters her old college friend, Peik Lin (Awkwafina). Through Peik Lin, she uncovers that Nick is in fact one of Singapore's wealthiest heirs. Rachel then is invited to a dinner where she is introduced to Nick's family, including his mother Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh).

However, Eleanor appears to disapprove of her son's relationship with Rachel, as she believes Rachel is not suitable for Nick. Rachel then starts to feel the hurdles she must overcome if she plans on marrying one of Asia's wealthiest heirs. The question remains, what will become of Rachel and Nick's relationship?

2. The Devil Wears Prada

Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway) applies for a job as a secretary at a top fashion magazine, Runway. She is immediately interviewed by the intimidating chief editor, the legendary Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), and is immediately hired. This instant acceptance, of course, leaves Andrea excited.

However, working as Miranda Priestly's secretary proves to be a challenging task. Andrea, with no understanding of the fashion world, must quickly adapt to the glamorous and chic environment. Moreover, she has to deal with her demanding senior, Emily (Emily Blunt), who continually treats Andrea as her subordinate. Will Andrea be able to survive and ultimately achieve her dream of becoming a journalist?

3. Richie Rich

The Rich family, well-known for their multi-billionaire status and generosity, consists of the father Richard Rich, (Edward Herrmann), mother Regina Rich (Christine Ebersole), and their only child, Richie Rich (Macaulay Culkin). They live happily, but Richie often feels lonely.

Seeking friends outside his social circle, Richie turns to his personal assistant Cadbury (Jonathan Hyde), for help. One day, Richie's parents travel to England. Their journey takes a disastrous turn when their plane is sabotaged and explodes over the sea, but fortunately, they survive. It turns out that the sabotage was an inside job. But sadly, Richie is still unable to find his missing parents.

At the same time, Richie also has to step in and manage his parents' company, which the culprit is intending to take over. Who is this culprit? And will Richie succeed in finding his parents and rescuing their company?

4. Sex and The City

Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) is a successful writer who shares a close bond with three other women: Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon). Growing up together, they eventually establish themselves as successful and well-respected socialites in New York City.

One day, Carrie's boyfriend, Big (Chris Noth), contemplates proposing to Carrie due to his keen desire to settle down. However, as time approaches, Big hesitates and decides against the wedding ceremony, leaving Carrie feeling deceived and hurt. In the wake of this heartbreak, Carrie attempts to rebound from this setback with the support of her three closest friends.

However, it appears that the reason for Carrie's wedding cancellation is tied to one of her best friends. This starts to rattle their friendship. What will happen between Carrie and her friends?

5. Wild Child

Poppy Moore (Emma Roberts) is a spoiled teenager from an incredibly wealthy family. She resides with her younger sister and her father Gerry (Aidan Quinn) who struggles to handle Poppy's spoiled behavior. In an attempt to develop discipline, Gerry decides to send Poppy to a boarding school.

In this new setting, Poppy finds her glamorous Los Angeles lifestyle significantly contrasting with the English countryside's simplicity. While everything around her feels outdated, her four roommates choose to befriend Poppy despite her reputation as a troublemaker. Over time, Poppy gradually starts finding comfort in her new dormitory life.

6. Spoiled Brats

The Bartek family is well-known for their wealth, with affluence at their fingertips, leading to their three children - Stella (Camille Lou), Philippe (Artus), and Alexandre (Louka Meliava) fathered by Francis (Gérard Jugnot), becoming spoiled and arrogant. They are fond of spending money for pleasure.

This indulgence disheartens their father, who yearns for his offspring to be self-reliant, not dependent on family wealth, and to understand the value of hard-earned money. To accomplish this, Francis devises a plan, pretending to face bankruptcy and the loss of all his assets.

7. From Prada to Nada

Mary Dominguez (Alexa PenaVega) and Nora (Camillia Belle) are siblings living a life of luxury with their affluent father. Tragically, on their father's birthday, he passes away, following their mother who had died earlier, leaving behind a will.

Unbeknownst to them, their father had been involved in an affair and had a child with another woman. As a result, their inheritance is divided, and to their dismay, the bulk of their father's estate is controlled by the family of the woman their father had an affair with. This revelation strips Mary and Nora of their wealth, bringing about a drastic change in their lives.

8.  The Clique

Massie Block (Elizabeth McLaughlin) is a highly popular 12-year-old girl from an affluent family. Her father is a businessman, and her mother is a socialite. Massie is also the leader of a group of privileged schoolgirls called the Pretty Committee. In fact, they are often labeled as cynical, selfish, self-absorbed, and narcissistic teenagers. Regardless, their group commands both respect and fear within their high school.

One day, Massie's family host a family of four, close friends of Massie's father who have just moved due to a new job and need a temporary place to stay. One member of this family is a girl the same age as Massie, named Claire (Ellen Marlow). Claire is eager to meet Massie, but the feeling isn't mutual. Massie dislikes Claire and even convinces her close friends not to befriend her.

However, in response to the mean behavior of Massie and her friends, Claire threatens to take Massie's position within the group. Will Claire be able to take Massie's position? What would happen then to the Pretty Committee?

9. Material Girl

Tanzie (Hilary Duff) and Ava (Haylie Duff) are the heirs to the famous cosmetics company Marchetta. Following the death of their parents, they've been living a luxurious life under the care of their assistant Inez (Maria Conchita Alonso). But amidst their abundant wealth, they encounter a significant crisis.

A customer of Marchetta's products publicizes a claim that the company's products ruined her face. This causes widespread distrust towards Marchetta, leading to a boycott of all its products. Consequently, Tanzie and Ava's wealth is frozen and they struggled to restore Marchetta's name.

10. The Blind Side

The Touhy family holds a prominent and influential status. Their children, Sean Junior (Jae Head) and Collins (Lily Collins), attend a prestigious school. One night, during a basketball game, Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), encounter Big Mike (Quinton Aaron).

Big Mike is a homeless teenager of African-American descent. Without hesitation, Leigh Anne invites him into their home and starts to care for him. They ultimately adopt Big Mike, welcoming him as their foster child. In gratitude, Big Mike reciprocates their kindness by growing up to become a professional football player.

Out of the ten films about rich people listed above, none of the plots are dull. Almost all these movies have received high ratings and are guaranteed to entertain you. If you have additional information or thoughts on this article, feel free to share them in the comments section!