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Margin Call

2011·Movie
1h 47min·R
IMDb7.1Metacritic767.2Rotten Tomatoes87%74%

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Margin Call fingerprint

Masterful craft, high energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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About

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Set in the high-stakes world of the financial industry, involving the key players at an investment firm during one perilous 24-hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. An entry-level analyst unlocks information that could prove to be the downfall of the firm.
Financial ThrillerCorporate DramaEconomic CrisisDialogue-DrivenIntense & TenseSocial CommentaryMoral DilemmasCharacter StudyAdult & Gritty

Crew

Directed by:
J.C. Chandor, Erin Feeley, Jolian Blevins
Written by:
J.C. Chandor
Produced by:
Zachary Quinto, Tiffany Little Canfield, Neal Dodson
Composed by:
Damian Volpe, Suzana Perić, Mary Ellen Porto

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Margin Call

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Margin Call legally?

fuboTVThe RokuKanopyPlexFawesome

Margin Call is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Margin Call worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Margin Call rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Margin Call?

1 h 47 min

Margin Call runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Margin Call based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Margin Call?

Critics82
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Margin Call higher (82) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Margin Call a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$20 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 5.6 times its budget.

What language is Margin Call in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Margin Call?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Margin Call in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Margin Call use?

Scenery PornCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveObeying Under ProtestRight Hand Versus Left HandArtistic License – HistoryGlasses PullOh, Crap!Have You Told Anyone Else?History RepeatsCredits GagPoor Communication KillsChekhov's Gunand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 storytelling tropes for Margin Call, including Scenery Porn, Corrupt Corporate Executive, Obeying Under Protest.