Set in the high-stakes world of the financial industry, involving the key players at an investment firm during one perilous 24-hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. An entry-level analyst unlocks information that could prove to be the downfall of the firm.
Be first. Be smarter. Or cheat.
Director: J.C. Chandor · Writer: J.C. Chandor
Set in the high-stakes world of the financial industry, involving the key players at an investment firm during one perilous 24-hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. An entry-level analyst unlocks information that could prove to be the downfall of the firm.
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Kevin Spacey
Sam Rogers
Zachary Quinto
Peter Sullivan
Paul Bettany
Will Emerson
Jeremy Irons
John Tuld
Simon Baker
Jared Cohen
Penn Badgley
Seth Bregman
Demi Moore
Sarah Robertson
Stanley Tucci
Eric Dale
Ashley Williams
Heather Burke
Mary McDonnell
Mary Rogers
Aasif Mandvi
Ramesh Shah
Susan Blackwell
Lauren Bratberg
When "Eric" (Stanley Tucci) is let go from his risk analysis job on Wall Street, his successor "Sullivan" (Zachary Quinto) soon realises that the firm is sitting on a time bomb that could cost them all their jobs. He brings it to the attention of his boss "Will” (Paul Bettany) who in turn shares with "Sam" (Kevin Spacey) who quickly alerts “Cohen” (Simon Baker) and before we know it, the helicopter arrives bearing chairman "Tuld" (Jeremy Irons) who hastily convenes a 3am meeting to discuss their options. What now ensues is a tautly directed observation of venality and self preservation that is really compelling to watch. Irons is way better than usual - indeed his plan to basically on-pass their debts to their unsuspecting clients as if they were getting a great bargain seemed almost reasonable. Spacey comes across well as his conflicted sidekick who at least has some semblance of …
Margin Call is a 2011 thriller and drama movie from the United States directed by J.C. Chandor, starring Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany. It was released on September 28, 2011. The running time is 1 h 47 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.9/10 from 2,211 votes — mixed to positive.
“Be first. Be smarter. Or cheat.”
Margin Call was released on September 28, 2011.
Margin Call was directed by J.C. Chandor.
The main cast includes Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons and Simon Baker.
Margin Call runs 1 h 47 min.
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It holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 2,211 ratings, so fans of thriller and drama titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 24 nominations total
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