Inside Job (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 7.7

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Released in 2010, Inside Job is a documentary film directed by Charles Ferguson, running about 109 minutes. “The film that cost $20,000,000,000,000 to make” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A film that exposes the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. Through extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists, Inside Job traces the rise of a rogue industry and unveils the corrosive relationships which have corrupted politics, regulation and academia.

Who’s in it. Inside Job stars Matt Damon as Narrator, William Ackman as Self - Hedge Fund Manager, Barack Obama as Self (archive footage) and George W. Bush as Self (archive footage), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Inside Job has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Inside Job page.

If you liked it. Fans of Inside Job tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Inside Job (2010)?
In US, Inside Job is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Inside Job worth watching?
Inside Job holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Inside Job?
Inside Job stars Matt Damon, William Ackman, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Jonathan Alpert.
When was Inside Job released?
Inside Job was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.