Too Big to Fail
2011, English. Directed by Curtis Hanson.
Main Street took the fall. Wall Street got the check.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 282 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Too Big to Fail
Too Big to Fail is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Curtis HansonDirector
- James WoodsDick Fuld
- John HeardJoe Gregory
- William HurtHenry Paulson
- Paul GiamattiBen Bernanke
- Billy CrudupTimothy Geithner
- Topher GraceJim Wilkinson
- Matthew ModineJohn Thain
- Tony ShalhoubJohn Mack
- Bill PullmanJamie Dimon
- Ed AsnerWarren Buffett
- Evan HandlerLloyd Blankfein
- Joey SlotnickDan Jester
Details
- Released
- 25 November 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Gould
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Too Big to Fail: quick answers
Is Too Big to Fail worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 282 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Too Big to Fail?
Too Big to Fail runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Too Big to Fail have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Too Big to Fail. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Too Big to Fail parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Too Big to Fail is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Too Big to Fail on?
Too Big to Fail is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Too Big to Fail?
If you liked Too Big to Fail, try Confirmation, Oslo, The Wizard of Lies.
Who directed Too Big to Fail?
Too Big to Fail (2011) was directed by Curtis Hanson and stars James Woods, John Heard, William Hurt.