The Big Short (2015) - Movie

The Big Short (2015)
In 2008, Wall Street guru Michael Burry realizes that a number of subprime home loans are in danger of defaulting. Burry bets against the housing market by throwing more than $1 billion of his investors' money into credit default swaps. His actions attract the attention of banker Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling), hedge-fund specialist Mark Baum (Steve Carell) and other greedy opportunists. Together, these men make a fortune by taking full advantage of the impending economic collapse in America.
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Release Date: December 11th, 2015

DVD Release Date: May 23rd, 2016

R |2 hr 10 min

Plot Summary

In 2008, Wall Street guru Michael Burry realizes that a number of subprime home loans are in danger of defaulting. Burry bets against the housing market by throwing more than $1 billion of his investors' money into credit default swaps. His actions attract the attention of banker Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling), hedge-fund specialist Mark Baum (Steve Carell) and other greedy opportunists. Together, these men make a fortune by taking full advantage of the impending economic collapse in America.

Cast: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale, Brad Pitt, Marisa Tomei, Hamish Linklater, Rafe Spall, Jeremy Strong

Director: Adam McKay

Genres: Comedy drama

Production Co: Plan B Entertainment

Distributors: Paramount Pictures

Keywords: Intense , 2000s , Brooding , Quest , New York City , Office , Temptation , Car , Sacrifice , House , Emotional

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Matt SingerScreenCrush
Even if it falls a little short as a character study, the fact that it’s both hugely weird and hugely watchable is impressive. show more
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Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal
Only in America, though, could filmmakers illuminate such a dire subject, and the financial debacle that ensued, with the sort of scathing wit, joyous irreverence and brilliant boisterousness that make The Big Short an improbable triumph. show more
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Tim GriersonScreen International
The Big Short means to infuriate its audience, but it’s smart enough to know that such an approach doesn’t preclude a film from being darkly, cathartically funny as well. show more