The Big Short

This is a true story.

20152h 11m7.4(10,114 votes)

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.

The Big Short (2015) is a comedy and drama film directed by Adam McKay. It stars Steve Carell, Christian Bale, and Ryan Gosling. The film runs for 2 hours 11 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 10,114 votes.

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Director

Adam McKay

Cast

Steve Carell

Mark Baum

Christian Bale

Michael Burry

Ryan Gosling

Jared Vennett

Brad Pitt

Ben Rickert

Marisa Tomei

Cynthia Baum

Melissa Leo

Georgia Hale

Hamish Linklater

Porter Collins

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Short

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Who stars in The Big Short?

The Big Short stars Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt, and was directed by Adam McKay.

How long is The Big Short?

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

When did The Big Short come out?

The Big Short was released in 2015.

What genre is The Big Short?

The Big Short is a comedy and drama film.

Is The Big Short worth watching?

The Big Short holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.