Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2005 · 109 min · English

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Directed by

Alex Gibney

This documentary explores the rise and spectacular downfall of Enron, a company once lauded as a Wall Street darling. It reveals how unchecked ambition and a relentless pursuit of profit led to devastating consequences, including the manipulation of California’s energy markets and a manufactured crisis that enriched executives while harming investors and employees. The film examines the corporate culture that prioritized financial gain above all else, ultimately leading to one of the largest bankruptcies in history.