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Too Big to Fail

6.920111h 37mRMovieDramaTV MovieHistory

An intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks.

DirectorCurtis Hanson
WritersPeter Gould·Andrew Ross Sorkin
ProducersEzra Swerdlow·Paula Weinstein

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Curtis Hanson

JWJames Woods
James Woods
Dick Fuld
JHJohn Heard
John Heard
Joe Gregory
WHWilliam Hurt
William Hurt
Henry Paulson
PGPaul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Ben Bernanke
BCBilly Crudup
Billy Crudup
Timothy Geithner
TGTopher Grace
Topher Grace
Jim Wilkinson
MMMatthew Modine
Matthew Modine
John Thain
TSTony Shalhoub
Tony Shalhoub
John Mack
BPBill Pullman
Bill Pullman
Jamie Dimon
EAEd Asner
Ed Asner
Warren Buffett
EHEvan Handler
Evan Handler
Lloyd Blankfein
JSJoey Slotnick
Joey Slotnick
Dan Jester

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Too Big to Fail — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Too Big to Fail?

Too Big to Fail is streaming on Foxtel Now and HBO Max in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Fetch TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Too Big to Fail on Netflix?

No, Too Big to Fail is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and HBO Max.

Is Too Big to Fail on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Too Big to Fail isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now and HBO Max instead.

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Too Big to Fail is available on Foxtel Now and HBO Max in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.