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Movie Info

Release Date: December 11, 2015
Runtime: 131 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Drama Comedy
Budget: $28,000,000
Revenue: $133,346,506
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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89%
Tomatometer
81
81/100
Metacritic
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7.4/10
TMDB
9,735 votes
7.8/10
IMDb
536,954 votes
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The Big Short

2015

"Profit from chaos, but beware the crash."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine? 🇪🇸 ES: La gran apuesta? 🇫🇷 FR: The Big Short : Le Casse du siècle? 🇮🇹 IT: La grande scommessa? 🇯🇵 JA: The Big Short 2015? All international titles (14) →
Drama Comedy 131 min 7.8/10

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
3 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
3 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
2016 Oscars Best Picture Brad Pitt
2016 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Christian Bale
2016 Oscars Best Director Adam McKay

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 4/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $28,000,000
Revenue: $133,346,506
Profit $105,346,506
ROI +376.2% (4.8x)

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The Big Short is directed by Adam McKay .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #based on true story 286 #biography 196 #historical fiction 41 #factual 16 #bank 11 #fraud 10 #wall street 7 #animated scene 6 #real estate 4 #finances 3 #financial crisis 3 #loan 2 #mortgage 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Big Short

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  • The Big Short was filmed in various locations including New York City and New Orleans, with many scenes shot in actual financial institutions to enhance authenticity.

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  • During the filming, Christian Bale's character, Michael Burry, uses an actual investment strategy that he developed, showcasing his real-life expertise in finance.

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  • The film features cameos by celebrities who explain economic concepts, including Margot Robbie in a bathtub and Anthony Bourdain in a kitchen, adding a unique narrative device.

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  • In one scene, Ryan Gosling's character mentions 'the housing market is a Ponzi scheme'; this line has been noted for its relevance and accuracy regarding the financial crisis.

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  • The film references director Adam McKay's previous work in comedy, with a satirical tone that blends humor with serious subject matter, a signature style of his.

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  • An editing mistake occurs when a character is seen wearing a watch that is inconsistent with the timeline of the events being depicted.

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  • The film's soundtrack includes a mix of contemporary songs and classical pieces, reflecting the chaotic yet structured nature of the financial world.

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