Too Big to Fail (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2011, Too Big to Fail is a drama and tv movie film directed by Curtis Hanson, running about 97 minutes. “Main Street took the fall. Wall Street got the check.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Too Big to Fail stars William Hurt as Henry Paulson, Paul Giamatti as Ben Bernanke, James Woods as Dick Fuld and Billy Crudup as Timothy Geithner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Too Big to Fail has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Too Big to Fail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Too Big to Fail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Too Big to Fail (2011)?
- In US, Too Big to Fail is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Too Big to Fail worth watching?
- Too Big to Fail holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Too Big to Fail?
- Too Big to Fail stars William Hurt, Paul Giamatti, James Woods, Billy Crudup and Topher Grace.
- When was Too Big to Fail released?
- Too Big to Fail was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.