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The Big Short

The Big Short

Film · 2015

Original languageEnglish

Runtime2 hours 11 minutes

GenreComedyDrama

Set in2005,2007,2008
Letterboxd average
3.9 / 5
Saltiness

Fewer grains = more historically accurate.

Shelfmark MS 0288Last checked

Directed byAdam McKay
10 years
between the events and the release
2005 → 2015

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Production Information

Written by
Adam McKayCharles Randolph
Cinematography
Barry Ackroyd
Production design
Clayton Hartley
Costume design
Susan Matheson
Music by
Nicholas Britell
Technical advisor
Christopher L. Robertson
Production country
United States
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$133.3 million

Credits, budget, box office and production countries from TMDB.

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