In the bustling world of New York finance, Gordon Gekko, a former titan of Wall Street, is released from prison after serving a long sentence for fraud. Determined to reclaim his place in the cutthroat business world, Gekko reconnects with his daughter Winnie, who harbors deep resentment towards him for his selfishness and the havoc his ambition wreaked on their family. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes involved with Jacob Moore, a young stockbroker thirsty for success and eager to impress his future mother-in-law.
Jacob, caught in a cycle of ambition and entanglements, works for a prestigious fund, but his life takes a nosedive when his mentor gets embroiled in a scandal that threatens to dismantle his world. Gekko, seeing in Jacob an opportunity for redemption and an ally, decides to offer him his Wall Street expertise in exchange for a reconciliation with his daughter. Together, they plunge into a dangerous game filled with betrayals, corporate intrigue, and questionable moral decisions.
As the market teeters on the brink during the financial crisis of 2008, Jacob must choose between following the dark path of greed that Gekko represents or finding his own way to success. In a world where money never sleeps, the lessons of the past intertwine with the decisions of the present, testing the loyalty and ethics of everyone involved.