The Big Short

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 1m 7s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (22s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with strippers in a club, no explicit nudity shown.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:00] Implied sexual activity in a hotel room, no explicit visuals.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (25s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:30:12 - 00:30:25] Characters shown smoking marijuana.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:05:33 - 01:05:45] Character snorting cocaine.
Violence: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:55:10 - 00:55:15] Brief verbal altercation between characters.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (15s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of the F-word.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:25:40 - 00:25:45] Multiple instances of strong language in a short span.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:20:30 - 01:20:35] Use of the S-word and other profanities.
The Big Short
Year: 2015
Certificate: A
Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 81
Votes: 362942
Gross: 70,259,870
Director: Adam McKay
Stars: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
Overview: In 2006-2007 a group of investors bet against the US mortgage market. In their research they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the main plot of The Big Short (2015)?
A: The Big Short follows a group of investors who predicted the housing market crash of 2007-2008 and bet against the market, making huge profits while exposing the corruption and greed in the financial system.
Q: Who are the main characters in The Big Short and who plays them?
A: The main characters include Michael Burry (Christian Bale), Mark Baum (Steve Carell), Jared Vennett (Ryan Gosling), and Ben Rickert (Brad Pitt). Each character represents different perspectives and strategies in betting against the housing market.
Q: How does The Big Short explain complex financial concepts?
A: The movie uses creative techniques like breaking the fourth wall and celebrity cameos (e.g., Margot Robbie in a bathtub) to simplify and explain complex financial terms like subprime mortgages, collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), and credit default swaps.
Q: Is The Big Short based on a true story?
A: Yes, The Big Short is based on the non-fiction book 'The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine' by Michael Lewis, which chronicles the real-life events and people involved in the 2008 financial crisis.
Q: What awards did The Big Short win?
A: The Big Short won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Adam McKay), Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale), and Best Film Editing at the 88th Academy Awards.