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The Big Short (2015)

Movie 2h 11m ★ 7.4/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something

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The Big Short is a comedy and drama movie from 2015. It is directed by Adam McKay. The cast includes Hamish Linklater, Adepero Oduye and John Magaro. The running time is 2h 11m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.

68Tonight Score Well rated.

Synopsis

The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.

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Questions about The Big Short

What genre is The Big Short?
The Big Short is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in The Big Short?
Hamish Linklater, Adepero Oduye, John Magaro, Byron Mann, Jeremy Strong appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Big Short?
Adam McKay directed The Big Short.
How long is The Big Short?
The Big Short runs for 2h 11m (131 minutes).
Is The Big Short worth watching?
It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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