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The Big Short

7.420152h 11m15MovieComedyDrama

The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.

DirectorAdam McKay
WritersAdam McKay·Charles Randolph
ProducersLouise Rosner-Meyer·Dede Gardner

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Cast · Directed by Adam McKay

SCSteve Carell
Steve Carell
Mark Baum
CBChristian Bale
Christian Bale
Michael Burry
RGRyan Gosling
Ryan Gosling
Jared Vennett
BPBrad Pitt
Brad Pitt
Ben Rickert
MTMarisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei
Cynthia Baum
MLMelissa Leo
Melissa Leo
Georgia Hale
HLHamish Linklater
Hamish Linklater
Porter Collins
JMJohn Magaro
John Magaro
Charlie Geller
RSRafe Spall
Rafe Spall
Danny Moses
JSJeremy Strong
Jeremy Strong
Vinny Daniel
FWFinn Wittrock
Finn Wittrock
Jamie Shipley
TLTracy Letts
Tracy Letts
Lawrence Fields

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The Big Short — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Short?

The Big Short is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Now TV Cinema in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Big Short on Netflix?

No, The Big Short is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max.

Is The Big Short on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Big Short is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Big Short for free?

The Big Short is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.

Is The Big Short based on a true story?

Yes — The Big Short is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).