Jordan Belfort’s rise from stockbroker to one of the most infamous figures on Wall Street inspired the hit film The Wolf of Wall Street. Now, The Real Wolf of Wall Street examines the true story behind the headlines. This three-part documentary event features never-before-seen footage, thousands of internal FBI documents, archival interviews, and firsthand accounts from people who witnessed Belfort’s time at Stratton Oakmont.
Now streaming on Paramount+, the documentary also includes insights from Belfort’s former wife, Nadine, whose experience offers a different perspective on the events that made international news. Before all three episodes arrive, here’s everything to know about The Real Wolf of Wall Street.
Key facts
- Premiere date: July 14, 2026
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Format: Three-part documentary event
- Episodes: 3, all episodes now streaming
- Subject: The true story of Jordan Belfort, Stratton Oakmont, and the people affected by the firm’s rise and collapse
- Features: Never-before-seen footage, internal FBI documents, archival interviews, and firsthand accounts from former associates
- Includes interviews with: Nadine Belfort and members of Jordan Belfort’s inner circle
- Produced by: See It Now Studios, Maxine Productions, and Bloomberg
What is the documentary about?
The Real Wolf of Wall Street is the explosive true story of Jordan Belfort’s rise and dramatic fall. Played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film The Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort was a real-life boiler room stockbroker and one of the most infamous figures in Wall Street history for his illegal business dealings.
How to watch
The Real Wolf of Wall Street is now streaming on Paramount+ with a subscription. Plans start at $8.99 a month. You can watch all three episodes of the three-part documentary event with a subscription to any plan, either Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ Premium. To watch, get started with your subscription, or log into your account, and navigate to the show page.
How many episodes are there?
There are three episodes in The Real Wolf of Wall Street.
Is The Real Wolf of Wall Street connected to The Wolf of Wall Street movie?
Yes. The Real Wolf of Wall Street is connected, storywise, to The Wolf of Wall Street movie. The Real Wolf of Wall Street reveals the true story that inspired Oscar®-winning director Martin Scorsese’s movie The Wolf of Wall Street.
What characters from the movie are featured in the documentary?
Several characters who were represented in The Wolf of Wall Street drama film are featured or played a role in the making of The Real Wolf of Wall Street documentary. They include:
Nadine Macaluso
Archival interview footage of Macaluso, Jordan Belfort’s former wife, is featured in the documentary. Macaluso inspired the character Naomi Lapaglia played by Margot Robbie in the film.
Bo Dietl
Bo Dietl, Belfort’s former head of security, played himself in the 2013 movie, and also appears in the documentary.
Gregory Coleman
Coleman is the FBI special agent who inspired Agent Patrick Denham, played by Kyle Chandler in the film.
Howie Gelfand
Gelfand is a former Stratton Oakmont partner who appears in the documentary. While he was not directly portrayed as a single character in The Wolf of Wall Street, his experiences were coupled with others to inspire the role of Donnie Azoff, played by Jonah Hill.
Andrew Greene
Greene was the head of corporate finance at Stratton Oakmont and inspired the character Ncky “Rugrat” Koskoff, played by P.J. Byrne.
Can I also watch The Wolf of Wall Street on Paramount+?
Yes, you can also watch The Wolf of Wall Street now on Paramount+. The 2013 big-screen drama stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, and Margot Robbie. DiCaprio earned a best actor Oscar® nomination for his portrayal of Jordan Belfort.
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Who is Jordan Belfort?
Jordan Belfort is one of the most infamous figures on Wall Street. The former boiler-room stockbroker is played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the drama film The Wolf of Wall Street.
What was Stratton Oakmont?
Stratton Oakmont was a brokerage house that functioned as a boiler room. It was founded in 1989 by Jordan Belfort and partner Danny Porush. It was shut down in 1996.
What new information does the documentary reveal?
The documentary features never-before-seen footage as it uncovers the true story of Jordan Belfort’s meteoric rise, his stunning fall, and those he left stranded in his wake.
Who is interviewed in the documentary?
The Real Wolf of Wall Street features interviews with Jordan Belfort’s former wife, Nadine, as well as onetime members of his inner circle.
What does Nadine Belfort reveal in the documentary?
In The Real Wolf of Wall Street, Nadine Belfort, the former wife of Jordan Belfort, reveals how her dreams of a fairytale life turned toxic. “It was glamorous and exciting,” she says in the documentary. “But if it feels too good to be true … it probably is.”
Does The Real Wolf of Wall Street include FBI documents and archival footage?
Yes, The Real Wolf of Wall Street includes thousands of internal FBI documents as well as archival footage.
Who made the documentary?
The Real Wolf of Wall Street is produced by See It Now Studios, Maxine Productions (a part of Sony Pictures Television) and Bloomberg. Its Executive Producers are Mary Robertson, Jesse Sweet and Anneka Jones for Maxine Productions; Jason Leopold for Bloomberg; Cassie Thornton, Amy Palmer and Michael Bloom for See It Now Studios. Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong are Executive Producers, and Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora are Supervising Producers. Sweet also serves as the showrunner.
How to watch The Real Wolf of Wall Street
The Real Wolf of Wall Street is available to watch exclusively on Paramount+. The Wolf of Wall Street is also available to watch and stream on the service.
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