The Big Short
2015
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Synopsis
The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.
The Big Short (2015) is a 2h 11min comedy feature film by Adam McKay. The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown. Selected for Los Angeles Film Awards (2025).
Key facts
Cast
Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Marisa Tomei, Melissa Leo, Hamish Linklater, John Magaro
Original language
English
First release
December 11, 2015 (United States)
Production companies
Plan B Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
Based on
The Big Short
Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Setting
New York City, Devon
Filming locations
New York City, New Orleans
Crew
Screenplay
Adam McKay, Charles Randolph
Producer
Arnon Milchan, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Cinematography
Barry Ackroyd
Editing
Hank Corwin
Music
Nicholas Britell
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Deauville Film Festival 2026 generic - Once Upon a Time (in) America
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- Academy Awards 2016 academy_award ★ Won: Best Adapted Screenplay
- American Film Institute Awards 2016 generic
- BAFTA Awards 2016 generic ★ won: Best Adapted Screenplay. nominated: Best Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale), Best Editing
- AFI Fest 2015 generic - Galas
- Directors Guild of America 2015 generic
- Indiewire Critics' Poll 2015 generic
- National Board of Review 2015 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | December 11, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 23, 2015 |
| Theatrical | France | December 23, 2015 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 23, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | December 30, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | December 30, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | December 31, 2015 |
| Theatrical | KW | December 31, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Serbia | December 31, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Poland | January 1, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | January 1, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Cambodia | January 6, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | January 7, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 7, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | January 7, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Greece | January 7, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Italy | January 7, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Malaysia | January 7, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Peru | January 7, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | January 7, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | January 7, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | January 8, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | January 8, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Indonesia | January 13, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Australia | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Azerbaijan | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Belarus | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Chile | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | January 14, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | January 15, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | January 15, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | January 20, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | January 21, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | January 21, 2016 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | January 21, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 21, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Russia | January 21, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | January 21, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 22, 2016 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 22, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 22, 2016 |
| Theatrical | India | January 22, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | January 22, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | January 22, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | January 28, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Israel | January 28, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Macedonia | January 28, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | January 29, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Norway | January 29, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Pakistan | January 29, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Romania | January 29, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 4, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | February 5, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 19, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 4, 2016 |
| Television | France | October 15, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 6 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Greece | April 21, 2016 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | May 23, 2016 |
Full credits
| Director | Adam McKay, Charles Randolph |
| Cast | Steve Carell (Mark Baum), Christian Bale (Michael Burry), Ryan Gosling (Jared Vennett), Brad Pitt (Ben Rickert), Marisa Tomei (Cynthia Baum), Melissa Leo (Georgia Hale), Hamish Linklater (Porter Collins), John Magaro (Charlie Geller), Rafe Spall (Danny Moses), Jeremy Strong (Vinny Daniel), Finn Wittrock (Jamie Shipley), Tracy Letts (Lawrence Fields), Byron Mann (Mr. Chau), Adepero Oduye (Kathy Tao), Karen Gillan (Evie), Max Greenfield (Mortgage Broker), Billy Magnussen (Mortgage Broker), Rudy Eisenzopf (Lewis Ranieri), Casey Groves (Fund Manager), Charlie Talbert (Lewis Bond Trader), Harold Gervais (Lewis Bond Trader), Maria Frangos (Exotic Dancer), Hunter Burke (Analyst), Bernard Hocke (Coach), Shauna Rappold (Michael Burry's Mom), Brandon Stacy (Michael Burry's Dad), Aiden Flowers (Young Michael Burry), Peter Epstein (Paul Baum), Anthony Marble (Therapy Businessman), Silas Cooper (Therapy Businessman), Leslie Castay (Therapist), Andrew Farrier (Burry's Analyst), Ingrid Steed (Lawrence Fields' Assistant), Vanessa Cloke (Goldman Sachs Sales Rep (Lucy)), David Zalkind (Rabbi), Carrie Lazar (Mark Baum's Mom), Mychael Bates (Man Stealing Cab), Rajeev Jacob (Goldman Sachs Quant (Deeb)), Jay Potter (Deutsche Sales Rep), Garrett Hines (Deutsche Sales Rep), Ryan Broussard (Trader at Night Club), Jeffry Griffin (Jared's Assistant (Chris)), Stanley Wong (Ted Jiang), Anthony Bourdain (Self), Joseph Brooks (Banker at Goldman Sachs), Colette Divine (B of A Lobby Security), Oscar Gale (Tattooed Renter), Cayden Arthur Miscally (Tattooed Man's Son), Dave Davis (Burry's Assistant), Wayne Péré (Martin Blaine), Kate Blumberg (Real Estate Agent), Billy Slaughter (Real Estate Agent), Heighlen Boyd (Florida Strip Club Dancer), Ilan Muallem (Noah), Jay Jablonski (Rich Bear Rep (Matt)), Blaine Kern III (Second Bear Rep), Al Sapienza (Option One CEO), Marcus Lyle Brown (Merrill Lynch Rep), Tyler Kunkle (Doug from Goldman Sachs), Elliott Grey (Montage Lehman Rep), Jason Bayle (Montage Goldman Sachs Rep), Richard Thaler (Self), Sophie Lee (Woman in Glasses), Michael Aaron Santos (Businessman at Casino), David Kallaway (Guy in Game Jersey), Sharon Landry (Woman at Casino), James Yeargain (Fields' Lawyer), Lyle Brocato (Casey), Kelly Lind (Front Point Receptionist), Michael Brooks (Angry Guy on the Phone), Lyndsay Kimball (Diner Waitress), Robyn Wholey (Spin Class Instructor), David Wyman (Pub Goer), Peter Anderson (Pub Goer), Lara Grice (Deutsche Auditorium Host), Tony Bentley (Bruce Miller), Michael Kives (Banker in Deutsche Auditorium), Jack Millard (Lehman Executive), John Neisler (Seminar Leader), Michael Joseph Varino (35 to 1 Guy), Joel Diggs (Cab Driver), Michael J. Stein (Banker 1979), Logan Crawford (News Reporter), Tim Wilson (Lehman Employee), Jae Suh Park (Michael Burry's Wife), Colin Lawless (Nicolas Burry), Selena Gomez (Self), Margot Robbie (Self), Sue-Lynn Ansari (Swimmer (uncredited)), Nicole Barré (Woman at Party (uncredited)), Alicia Davis Johnson (Bank of America Executive (uncredited)), Delia Sheppard (Barclays Bank Professional (uncredited)), Juliet Reeves London (Front Point Receptionist (uncredited)), Judd Lormand (Lawyer (uncredited)), Ricardo Vargas (Assistant (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Adam McKay, Charles Randolph |
| Producer | Arnon Milchan, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner |
| Executive producer | Kevin J. Messick, Louise Rosner-Meyer |
| Cinematography | Barry Ackroyd |
| Editing | Hank Corwin |
| Music | Nicholas Britell |
| Production design | Clayton Hartley |
| Visual effects | Paul Linden, Richard Bluff |
| Sound | Andrew DeCristofaro |
| Costumes | Susan Matheson |
Additional data: TMDB.
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