The Big Short (Used)

Format: DVD

Barcode: 032429240156

Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment

Label: Independent

Film Release: 2015

Genre: Drama, Biography, Financial, Comedy-Drama

Rating: R

Overview

The Big Short is an award-winning drama that tells the true story of a group of investors who predicted the collapse of the U.S. housing market before the 2008 financial crisis. While the rest of Wall Street believed the market was stable, a handful of outsiders saw the warning signs and made risky bets against the system.

Directed by Adam McKay, the film explains complex financial concepts in an entertaining way, blending sharp humor with powerful storytelling.

Starring

Christian Bale — Dr. Michael Burry

Steve Carell — Mark Baum

Ryan Gosling — Jared Vennett

Brad Pitt — Ben Rickert

Highlights

✔ Academy Award winner for Best Adapted Screenplay

✔ Based on the bestselling book by Michael Lewis

✔ Explains the 2008 financial crisis in a compelling and entertaining way

✔ Star-studded cast with multiple award-winning actors

Notes

• Known for creative storytelling techniques that break the fourth wall.

• Frequently used in economics and finance courses to explain the housing crisis.

• One of the most acclaimed financial films ever made.

The Big Short is the gripping true story of the investors who predicted the 2008 financial collapse and bet against the housing market. Featuring an all-star cast and sharp storytelling, the film turns complex financial history into a fascinating and entertaining drama.