Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, December 11, 2015 Limited
Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Nationwide
pervasive language and some sexuality/nudity
Plot: What's the story about?
When four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything.
official plot version from paramount.com
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Who stars in The Big Short: Cast List
The Bride!, Thor: Love and Thunder
Project Hail Mary, The Fall Guy
Despicable Me 4, IF
F1, Se7en (IMAX - 30th Anniversary)
The Clean Up Crew, Prisoners
Spider-Man: No Way Home, Crazy, Stupid, Love
The Post, Deep Water
September 5, The Bride!
The Ravine, Dark Asset
Prometheus, William Tell
Who's making The Big Short: Crew List
A look at the The Big Short behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Adam McKay last directed Don't Look Up and Vice. The film's writer Charles Randolph last wrote Bombshell and Love and Other Drugs.
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Production: What we know about The Big Short?
Key Facts
- The book follows different people involved with creating the credit bubble. The feature adaptation will likely feature several A-list actors in various roles, similar to the cast of Traffic or The Counselor (per Variety, 1-13-15).
- Based on Michael Lewis' best-seller The Big Short: Inside The Doomsday Machine about the housing and credit bubble of the 2000s.
Filming Timeline
- 2015 - November: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2015 - September: The film was set to Post-Production status.
- 2015 - April: The film was set to Production status.
Production has begun in New Orleans.
- 2014 - March: The film was set to Development status.
Adam McKay has signed on to write and direct the film.
- 2010 - February: The film was set to Development status.
The Big Short Release Date: When was the film released?
The Big Short was a Limited release in 2015 on Friday, December 11, 2015. There were 4 other movies released on the same date, including In the Heart of the Sea, The Ridiculous 6 and Close Range.
As a Limited release, The Big Short will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
The Big Short DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Big Short was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 .
The Big Short VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?
The Big Short was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.