description Dumb Money Overview
Dumb Money is a 2023 biographical drama depicting the GameStop short squeeze of January 2021. The film details the events surrounding the stock trading phenomenon, featuring an ensemble cast including several well-known actors. It is based on Ben Mezrich’s book about this period.
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info Dumb Money Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2023 |
help Dumb Money FAQ
What real event does Dumb Money dramatize?
The film dramatizes the GameStop short squeeze that began in January 2021, when retail traders challenged hedge funds that had bet against the company. It focuses on the social-media-driven trading movement rather than a fictional stock market crisis. ([Sony Pictures](https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/dumbmoney))
Who is Keith Gill in Dumb Money?
Paul Dano plays Keith Gill, the retail investor and online commentator known as Roaring Kitty. The story shows him investing personal savings and posting his GameStop analysis online.
Which book inspired Dumb Money?
The film is based on Ben Mezrich's nonfiction book The Antisocial Network: The GameStop Short Squeeze and the Ragtag Group of Amateur Traders That Brought Wall Street to Its Knees. Mezrich also wrote The Accidental Billionaires, which inspired The Social Network.
Is Dumb Money a documentary?
No. It is a 2023 scripted biographical comedy-drama directed by Craig Gillespie and released by Sony Pictures. The ensemble includes Pete Davidson, Seth Rogen, America Ferrera, and Sebastian Stan.
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