Too Big to Fail (2011)
Kernel Score: 76% · 250 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, TV Movie, History
Released: 2011-11-25
Runtime: 97 minutes
Where to watch Too Big to Fail
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Too Big to Fail is a drama depicting the real 2008 financial crisis and political decision-making.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
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
Too Big to Fail FAQ
Is Too Big to Fail good?
Too Big to Fail has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 250 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Too Big to Fail?
In the US you can stream Too Big to Fail on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Too Big to Fail OK for kids?
Too Big to Fail is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Too Big to Fail is a drama depicting the real 2008 financial crisis and political decision-making.
What movies are like Too Big to Fail?
If you liked Too Big to Fail, try The Big Short, Shattered Glass, Battlestar Galactica: Razor and Suffragette.