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The Big Short

2015Movie2 h 11 minR

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic818.0Rotten Tomatoes89%88%

A breakneck, gripping comedy movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout editing and direction.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Story

This is a true story.

The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.

Feels like

  • Financial Thriller Satire
  • Fourth Wall Breaking
  • Complex Economic Exposition
  • Dark Comedy of Greed
  • Star-Studded Ensemble Cast
  • Rapid-Fire Editing
  • Cynical View of Capitalism
  • Educational Pop-Culture
  • High-Energy Narrative
  • Systemic Corruption Critique

Cast

24 of 77

Crew

Directed by
Adam McKay
Written by
Adam McKay, Charles Randolph
Produced by
Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Arnon Milchan
Music by
Nicholas Britell

Everyone

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Facts

December 11, 2015 · 2 h 11 min · R

Released
December 11, 2015
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Nudity
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$133 million
Available in
96 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

AM/FM Characterization, Adaptation Name Change, Metal Head +9

  • AM/FM Characterization
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Metal Head
  • Villainy-Free Villain
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Only the Leads Get a Happy Ending
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Wham Line
  • A Million Is a Statistic
  • The Watson
  • Soundtrack Dissonance
  • Visual Pun

12 of 144 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Big Short?"

Questions about The Big Short

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Big Short?

Paramount+KanopyHooplaPluto TV

In the United States, The Big Short streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 64 other countries.

Is The Big Short worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.8, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 81).

Will The Big Short make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Big Short?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for meta narrative.

Was The Big Short a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$133 million

Yes: it cost about $28 million to make and earned $133 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What tropes does The Big Short use?

AM/FM CharacterizationAdaptation Name ChangeMetal HeadVillainy-Free VillainEstablishing Character MomentOnly the Leads Get a Happy EndingRule of SymbolismWham LineA Million Is a StatisticThe WatsonSoundtrack DissonanceVisual Punand 132 more

TV Tropes lists 144 tropes for it, including AM/FM Characterization, Adaptation Name Change, and Metal Head.