When four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything in this gripping drama based on the true story and best - selling book by Michael Lewis. (Academy award winner for: best adapted screenplay. Also nominated for best picture; best director; best supporting actor; best film editing)