# Too Big to Fail (2011)

> A tense ensemble dramatization of the 2008 financial crisis as government officials and Wall Street power brokers race to prevent economic collapse.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/45039

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie, History
- Director: Curtis Hanson
- Cast: James Woods, John Heard, William Hurt, Paul Giamatti, Billy Crudup, Topher Grace, Matthew Modine, Tony Shalhoub
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1742683/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: urgent, serious, procedural, serious movie night, history viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of the financial turmoil that nearly brought down the economy.

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