Top 10 Films on Arrogance in Drama

Description: Tom Ripley's journey from a humble background to a world of wealth and deceit is driven by his arrogance and desire to be someone he's not, leading to murder and moral decay.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Italy, and the director, Anthony Minghella, had to convince Matt Damon to take the role by showing him the script's potential for dark character development.

Description: Patrick Bateman's arrogance manifests in his obsession with status and appearance, leading him to commit heinous acts to maintain his image of perfection.

Fact: Christian Bale lost 28 pounds to play Bateman, and the film's ending was intentionally ambiguous to reflect the novel's themes.

Description: Miranda Priestly's arrogance as the editor-in-chief of a prestigious fashion magazine creates a toxic work environment, challenging her assistant's values and ambitions.

Fact: Meryl Streep based her character on Vogue editor Anna Wintour, and the film's title is a play on the phrase "the devil wears Prada," referring to the fashion industry's harsh realities.

Description: Daniel Plainview's ruthless ambition and arrogance in the oil business lead him to isolate himself from humanity, culminating in a chilling portrayal of greed and isolation.

Fact: The film was inspired by Upton Sinclair's novel "Oil!", and Daniel Day-Lewis prepared for his role by studying the mannerisms of oil tycoons from the early 20th century.

Description: The rivalry between two magicians, driven by their arrogance and desire to outdo each other, leads to obsession, deceit, and ultimately, tragedy.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse order to keep the actors unaware of the plot twists, and the final scene was filmed first to maintain secrecy.

Description: Jordan Belfort's arrogance and greed fuel his rise in the stock market, but his excessive lifestyle and disregard for the law lead to his eventual downfall.

Fact: The film's budget was so high that it was one of the most expensive ever made, and Leonardo DiCaprio improvised many of his lines, adding to the character's wild energy.

Description: Mark Zuckerberg's arrogance in believing he could change the world with a social network leads to the creation of Facebook, but also to numerous legal battles and personal conflicts.

Fact: The film was shot in just 67 days, and Aaron Sorkin wrote the screenplay in just six weeks, inspired by the book "The Accidental Billionaires."

Description: This adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel captures the essence of arrogance through the character of Tom Buchanan, whose sense of entitlement and superiority over others leads to tragic outcomes.

Fact: The film's lavish parties were inspired by real-life events from the Roaring Twenties, and Leonardo DiCaprio was the first choice for Gatsby since the project's inception.

Description: Lancaster Dodd's arrogance in his self-proclaimed spiritual teachings leads to a complex relationship with a drifter, Freddie Quell, exploring themes of control and belief.

Fact: The film was shot in 65mm, a format typically used for epic films, to give it a grand, almost religious feel.

Description: Rupert Pupkin's delusional arrogance leads him to believe he deserves fame, resulting in a kidnapping plot to achieve his dreams, showcasing the dark side of ambition.

Fact: The film was a box office flop but has since gained cult status, and Robert De Niro improvised many of his scenes to capture Pupkin's erratic behavior.