Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

Nick Carraway, un jove del mig oest que viu a Long Island, viu fascinat amb el fastuós estil de vida del veí, Jay Gatsby. Es veurà immers en el cercle, sent testimoni de l'obsessió i la tragèdia.