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Directed by
Adam McKay
Genres
Comedy, Drama

About The Big Short

The Big Short is a 2015 English-language comedy drama film directed by Adam McKay. The cast is led by Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt. It runs 2h 11m. Made on a budget of around $28.0M, it has grossed $133.3M worldwide. Audiences rate it 7.4/10 across 9,926 votes on TMDB.

Release date
2015-12-11
Runtime
2h 11m
Language
English
Budget
$28.0M
Box office
$133.3M
IMDb
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Audience Reviews

CinemaSerf 7/10

“This is a fascinating appraisal of the antics on Wall Street leading up to the global economic crash that started with the collapse of the American mortgages market in the mid 2000s. Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell are superb as the three men who identify and appreciate the risks, capitalise on the flaws and who ultimately epitomise the woefully lacking standards of regulation and comprehension by market and government alike; coupled with degrees of avarice that...”

The Movie Mob 8/10

“**Overall, Adam McKay somehow found a way to make a movie about mortgage fraud profoundly entertaining while still informative.** Is it even possible that a serious film this well written, acted, and shot could possibly be directed by the same guy that did Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and Step Brothers? I know! Mindblowing! But Adam McKay pulled it off with an incredible cast and brilliant storytelling that took advantage of multiple narratives to keep the movie moving ...”

izgzhen 10/10

“Perfect film as I see. The actors are all awesome and characteristic. The rhythm is tight and deeply involving. I really like the theme -- 2008 global economy crisis. This film explains many technical sides unfamiliar to most of us, including those deeply affected by this catastrophe. Above the technical details, the main four roles have different philosophical insights during this event: Michael Burry -- Realistic, Objective, Knowing history Ben Rickert & Pals -- Mu...”

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The Big Short — FAQ

Who directed The Big Short?

The Big Short was directed by Adam McKay.

When was The Big Short released?

The Big Short was released on 2015-12-11.

How long is The Big Short?

The Big Short has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes.

What genre is The Big Short?

The Big Short is a comedy, drama film.

Who stars in The Big Short?

The Big Short stars Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Marisa Tomei.

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