Dumb Money

Dumb Money
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCraig Gillespie
Written by
  • Lauren Schuker Blum
  • Rebecca Angelo
Based onThe Antisocial Network
by Ben Mezrich
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyNikolas Karakatsanis
Edited byKirk Baxter
Music byWill Bates
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release dates
  • September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08) (TIFF)
  • September 15, 2023 (2023-09-15) (United States)
Running time
104 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30 million[3]
Box office$20.7 million[4][5]

Dumb Money is a 2023 American biographical comedy-drama film, directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo. It is based on the 2021 book The Antisocial Network by Ben Mezrich and chronicles the GameStop short squeeze of January 2021. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D'Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, and Seth Rogen.

After being filmed in New Jersey from October to November 2022, Dumb Money premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023. It was released in the United States by Sony Pictures Releasing in select theaters on September 15, 2023, and wide release on September 29, 2023. It received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $20 million worldwide.

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