The Big Short (2015)
English biographical film directed by Adam McKay
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 130 min
- Released
- 11 December 2015
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Big Short has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 11 December 2015. It is directed by Adam McKay and stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Adam McKay
- Cast
- Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Karen Gillan, Marisa Tomei, Richard Thaler, Finn Wittrock, Melissa Leo, Rafe Spall, Hamish Linklater, Byron Mann
- Cinematography
- Barry Ackroyd
- Editing
- Hank Corwin
- Music
- Nicholas Britell
- Written by
- Adam McKay, Charles Randolph, Michael Lewis
- Produced by
- Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt, Arnon Milchan, Jeremy Kleiner
- Production
- Plan B Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
- Distribution
- Paramount Pictures, UIP-Dunafilm, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $28 million
- Box office
- $133.35 million
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
- Based on
- The Big Short
- Set in
- New York City, Devon
- Filmed in
- New York City, New Orleans
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 11 December 2015
- First shown
- 12 November 2015 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Big Short?
The Big Short has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes, or 130 min.
When did The Big Short release?
The Big Short released on 11 December 2015.
Who directed The Big Short?
The Big Short is directed by Adam McKay.
Who is in the cast of The Big Short?
The cast of The Big Short includes Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Karen Gillan and Marisa Tomei.
Where can I watch The Big Short online?
The Big Short streams on Netflix.
How much did The Big Short earn at the box office?
The Big Short grossed $133.35 million on a budget of $28 million.
What is The Big Short rated in the US?
The Big Short is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Big Short based on a true story or a book?
The Big Short is based on The Big Short.
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