The Big Short (2016)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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The Big Short is streaming in Japan on Disney+, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
The Big Short holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 10,185 ratings, well above what most films manage. It runs a manageable 131 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Disney+, U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h 11m on it?
2h 11m of English comedy, leaning drama. With 10,185 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.4/10 across 10,185 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 11m |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Adam McKay
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 20 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in Japan
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