Too Big to Fail

2011·Movie
1h 37min·R
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes77%75%

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HBO Max

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Main Street took the fall. Wall Street got the check.

An intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks.
Financial CrisisPolitical DramaEconomic MeltdownInside LookPower and CorruptionTension and SuspenseComplex NarrativeThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:
Curtis Hanson, Greg Gilman, Julie A. Bloom
Written by:
Peter Gould, Andrew Ross Sorkin
Produced by:
Curtis Hanson, Peter Gould, Andrew Ross Sorkin
Composed by:
Chris Jenkins, Bob Beemer, Marcelo Zarvos

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Too Big to Fail

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Where can I stream Too Big to Fail legally?

HBO Max

Too Big to Fail is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Too Big to Fail worth watching?

74
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 77%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Too Big to Fail rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Too Big to Fail?

1 h 37 min

Too Big to Fail runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Too Big to Fail?

Critics77
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Too Big to Fail much the same way.

What language is Too Big to Fail in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Too Big to Fail?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Too Big to Fail in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Too Big to Fail use?

Mis-blamedExperienced ProtagonistAlways Need What You Gave UpTitle DropAll for NothingLayman's TermsSlave to PRRussian ReversalObstructive BureaucratLecture as ExpositionFrom Bad to WorseMass "Oh, Crap!"and 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Too Big to Fail, including Mis-blamed, Experienced Protagonist, Always Need What You Gave Up.

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