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Where was The Big Short filmed?

2015 film, directed by Adam McKay.

  • New Orleans

The story is set in New York City, about 1,167 miles (1,879 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New York City; Devon
Filmed in
New Orleans
Distance
About 1,167 miles (1,879 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 4,493 miles (7,230 km) between Devon and the nearest filming location.
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About The Big Short

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Released
2015
Director
Adam McKay
Cast
Christian BaleSteve CarellRyan GoslingBrad PittKaren GillanMarisa TomeiRichard ThalerFinn WittrockMelissa Leo
Genre
BiographicalDramaCrimeComedy Drama
Based on
The Big Short
Awards
Academy Award for Best Writing; Adapted Screenplay

In 2005, eccentric hedge fund manager Michael Burry discovers that the U.S. housing market is extremely unstable due to subprime loans.

A Deutsche Bank executive later mentions Burry's dealings to his co-worker Jared Vennett.

They are immediately convinced as they see the high potential payouts, but the small size of their fund requires them to enlist Ben Rickert, Shipley's neighbor and a retired securities trader.

Famous lines from The Big Short

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Your what?Mark Baum
  • Thank you.Jared Vennett
  • What is that?Mark Baum
  • Fuckin' A, Jared.Chris
  • They're bragging.Porter Collins

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