The Big Short
Release Year 2015 | R | 130
Comedy, Drama

Synopsis

From the outrageous mind of director Adam Mckay comes THE BIG SHORT. Starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt, in theaters Christmas.

When four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything. Based on the true story and best-selling book by Michael Lewis (The Blind Side, Moneyball), and directed by Adam Mckay (Anchorman, Step Brothers) The Big Short stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt.

Country of Origin

US

Cast

Brad Pitt
Christian Bale
Steve Carell
Ryan Gossling
Melissa Leo
Hamish Linklater
John Magaro
Rafe Spall
Jeremy Strong
Marisa Tomei
Finn Wittrock

Crew

Producers Brad Pitt
Producers Dede Gardner
Producers Jeremy Kleiner
Producers Arnon Milchan
Director Adam McKay
Writers Adam McKay
Writers Michael Lewis
Producers Sarah Esberg
Executive Producers Kevin J. Messick
Writers Charles Randolph
Executive Producer Louise Rosner

Awards

Oscar® Wins

Best Adapted Screenplay
Charles Randolph and Adam McKay

Golden Globe® Nominations

Motion Picture, Comedy

Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy
Christian Bale

Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy
Steve Carell

Screenplay
Charles Randolph and Adam McKay

BAFTA® Wins

Best Adapted Screenplay