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Critic Ian Freer
rated 8

Chock-full of terrific performances, Margin Call is the kind of gripping, grown-up film that these days is usually found on the small screen.

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Cast & Crew

J.C. Chandor
Director
Stanley Tucci
As Eric Dale
Kevin Spacey
As Sam Rogers
Jeremy Irons
As John Tuld
Al Sapienza
As Louis Carmello
Demi Moore
As Sarah Robertson
Paul Bettany
As Will Emerson
Aasif Mandvi
As Ramesh Shah

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Set against the backdrop of the 2008 financial crisis, "Margin Call" unfolds over a tense 24-hour period at an investment bank. As layoffs begin to ripple through the firm, a young analyst discovers alarming information that could lead to its collapse. This revelation sends key players into frantic discussions and moral dilemmas as they grapple with decisions that could affect not only their futures but also the global economy. The film explores the cutthroat nature of Wall Street, revealing how personal ambition and corporate loyalty clash in dire circumstances. It’s a gripping examination of ethics in finance, where every choice comes with profound consequences.

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You can stream Margin Call on: Netflix Apple TV Store

What movies are similar to Margin Call? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Margin Call include Prisoners, Shutter Island, The Prestige, The Departed, The Town, The Imitation Game.

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Margin Call was released in theaters on November 11, 2011.