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The Big Short

2015 · 130 min · Biography, Comedy, Drama

Directed by Adam McKay

Budget
$28.0M
Domestic Gross
$70.3M
Worldwide Gross
$133.3M
Est. Studio ROI
+138%
Assumes ~50% theatrical revenue share; excludes P&A and streaming.
Overview

In 2006-2007 a group of investors bet against the United States mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is.

Critical Reception
IMDb
7.8/10
Metacritic
81/100
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Cast
Streaming US · TMDB / JustWatch
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Netflix Viewing
2.9Mtotal hours viewed
1.3Mtotal views
2026H1
2.9M hrs · 1.3M views

Source: Netflix Engagement Report (2026H1)