Satoshi Nakamoto released the Bitcoin whitepaper about 15 years ago, and now this is a real phenomenon that has the power to flip the financial system upside down. But you know what? The history of crypto is like a Hollywood blockbuster, and it’s no surprise that directors started making movies about cryptocurrency in every genre—from documentaries to thrillers and comedies.

In recent years, they’ve released a bunch of interesting films on this topic. If you’re tired of staring at candlesticks on charts and want something to watch in the evening, I put together a selection of the best crypto movies that are definitely worth your time.

First up: documentaries—if you want to get a handle on the subject. **Banking on Bitcoins** (2016) tells the story of the birth of BTC and its impact on finance. It includes interviews with experts and enthusiasts, discussing both the revolutionary potential and the problems of regulation. **The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin** (2014) is about one of the early crypto fans, the programmer Daniel Mross. The film shows the instability of the price and how a community formed around BTC.

Next comes **Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain** (2018)—here the perspective is broader, looking not only at cryptocurrency, but also at the entire potential of blockchain for the economy. And **Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Knew It** (2015) is a classic documentary about how a decentralized currency challenges the traditional system.

If you’re interested in thrillers and crime stories, then here’s what to watch. **Silk Road** (2021) is about the rise and fall of the dark web, featuring Ross Ulbricht and his infamous marketplace. It’s a crypto movie set on the dark web, with Bitcoin as a way to enable anonymous transactions. **Crypto** (2019) is about a young anti-money-laundering agent who investigates corruption in his city. It highlights the tension between the traditional banking system and digital currencies.

**Bitconned** (2024) is a brand-new documentary about the Centra Tech scam. Three guys used the unregulated crypto market to swindle investors out of millions. If you’re interested in the darker side of the industry, you definitely need to watch this.

For those who want to have some fun, I recommend **Dope** (2015)—a comedy-drama story about a high school student from Inglewood. They use Bitcoin as a plot element while the characters try to avoid getting into trouble. And the series **Good Wife**—**Bitcoin for Dummies** (season 3, episode 13)—features a lawyer untangling the legal complexities of digital assets.

Honestly, if you’re looking for just one crypto movie for the evening, the choice depends on your mood. Want to learn? Pick any of the documentaries—they give a good explanation of blockchain and BTC. Want a thriller? **Silk Road** or **Crypto**. Just want to be entertained? **Dope** is your option.

In general, if you’ve already watched any of these crypto movies, let me know in the comments which ones you liked the most. And if you want more crypto content, you can check out Gate and view the charts of the assets you’re interested in—there’s always something to study.