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2015 · 131 min · R

The Big Short

Directed by Adam McKay · Comedy, Drama

The Big Short (2015) is a Comedy film, directed by Adam McKay set in New York City and Florida during the 2000s. It runs 131 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of greed & ambition, consumerism / capitalism, and power & corruption play out through interwoven / hyperlink and multiple perspectives.

Composer
Nicholas Britell
Cinematography
Barry Ackroyd
Cast
Steve CarellChristian BaleRyan GoslingBrad PittMarisa TomeiMelissa LeoHamish LinklaterJohn Magaro

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityFlorida
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
Greed & AmbitionConsumerism / CapitalismPower & Corruption
Structure
Interwoven / HyperlinkMultiple Perspectives
Tone
SatiricalDarkly ComicBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story

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