Too Big to Fail(2011)
Main Street took the fall. Wall Street got the check.
Too Big to Fail Synopsis
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.
Too Big to Fail (2011) is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Curtis Hanson, released on November 25, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars James Woods, John Heard, William Hurt and Paul Giamatti. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 271 ratings.
- Director:
- Curtis Hanson
- Writers:
- Peter Gould, Andrew Ross Sorkin
- Producers:
- Ezra Swerdlow
- Cinematographer:
- Kramer Morgenthau
- Composer:
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Production:
- HBO Films, Deuce Three Productions, Spring Creek Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Too Big to Fail (2011) Trailer
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Too Big to Fail Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Woods
as Dick Fuld
John Heard
as Joe Gregory
William Hurt
as Henry Paulson
Paul Giamatti
as Ben Bernanke
Billy Crudup
as Timothy Geithner
Topher Grace
as Jim Wilkinson
Matthew Modine
as John Thain
Tony Shalhoub
as John Mack
Bill Pullman
as Jamie Dimon
Ed Asner
as Warren Buffett
Evan Handler
as Lloyd Blankfein
Joey Slotnick
as Dan Jester
Key crew
Directed by Curtis Hanson, written by Peter Gould and Andrew Ross Sorkin, produced by Ezra Swerdlow.
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Too Big to Fail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 271 ratings.
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Too Big to Fail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Too Big to Fail online?
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Too Big to Fail (2011) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Too Big to Fail?
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The main cast of Too Big to Fail (2011) includes James Woods, John Heard, William Hurt, Paul Giamatti and Billy Crudup. The film was directed by Curtis Hanson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Too Big to Fail released?
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Too Big to Fail was released on November 25, 2011 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Too Big to Fail worth watching?
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Too Big to Fail (2011) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 271 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Too Big to Fail?
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