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    The Big Short

    R2015 · Comedy drama · 2h 10m

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  1. The Big Short is a 2015 American biographical crime comedy-drama film directed and co-written by Adam McKay. Co-written by Charles Randolph, it is based on the 2010 book The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis showing how the 2007–2008 financial crisis was triggered by the United States housing bubble.

  2. In 2008, a group of savvy financiers sensed the looming threat of a subprime mortgage crisis concealed in the subtle warning signs of the mortgage-backed real estate market. Despite the risk, these investors took a bold step and bet against the housing market, reaping immense profits.

  3. Mar 12, 2021 · Key Takeaways. The Big Short is a 2015 film adaptation of author Michael Lewis’s best-selling book of the same name. Directed by Adam McKay, The Big Short chronicles the years leading up to the...

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  5. Aug 30, 2023 · The Big Short provides a humorous and accessible way of understanding complex financial concepts related to the 2008 financial crisis. The film's ending contrasts the success of its main characters with the impact of the crash on real people, serving as a warning for the future.

  6. Nov 13, 2015 · Adapted from Michael Lewis’ bestselling book “The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine,” McKay’s film traces the roots of the global market collapse through the eyes of those who saw it...

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