The Big Short (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2015, The Big Short is a comedy and drama film directed by Adam McKay, running about 131 minutes. “This is a true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.
Who’s in it. The Big Short stars Christian Bale as Michael Burry, Steve Carell as Mark Baum, Ryan Gosling as Jared Vennett and Brad Pitt as Ben Rickert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Big Short has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $133.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Short page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Short tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Short (2015)?
- In US, The Big Short is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Short worth watching?
- The Big Short holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Big Short?
- The Big Short stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and Melissa Leo.
- When was The Big Short released?
- The Big Short was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.