Dumb Money is a 2023 American biographical comedy-drama film which is directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Lauren Schuker Blum as well as Rebecca Angelo. It is based on Ben Mezrich’s 2021 book The Antisocial Network and details the GameStop short squeeze of January 2021.
The film stars are Paul Dano, Vincent D’Onofrio, Pete Davidson, America Ferrera, Anthony Ramos, Nick Offerman, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley as well as Seth Rogen.
Quick Facts
| Title | Dumb Money (2023) |
| Type | Movie |
| Director | Craig Gillespie |
| Writers | Lauren Schuker Blum & Rebecca Angelo (based on the book The Antisocial Network by Ben Mezrich) |
| Composer | Will Bates |
| Release date | September 15, 2023 (limited); September 29, 2023 (wide) |
| Where to stream | Hulu (previously on Netflix) |
| Cast | Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, America Ferrera, Vincent D’Onofrio, Anthony Ramos, Nick Offerman, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, Seth Rogen |
| Genre | Biographical Comedy-Drama |
Dumb Money premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2023, and was released in select theaters in the United States by Sony Pictures on September 15, 2023, before expanding into wide release on September 29, 2023.
The film is about the crazy true story of ordinary people who flipped the script on Wall Street and became rich by turning GameStop into the hottest company in the world.
About the Dumb Money (2023)
In Dumb Money, Keith Gill (Paul Dano) is a working-class guy who invests his life savings in buying stock for GameStop. He works as a YouTuber named Roaring Kitty, who gives his subscribers investing tips and encourages them to invest in GameStop.
As the stock rises and Gill and his followers get richer, the billionaire hedge fund firms find themselves losing, turning both parties’ lives upside down.
Additional Soundtrack of Dumb Money
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- Boss – Little Simz: “Boss” is a song by Little Simz. It was released on September 23, 2018. This song is featured on the album Gray Area.
Original Soundtrack of Dumb Money (OST)
Dumb Money Soundtrack also includes:
- Intro
- Roaring Kitty
- You Make Me Wanna Purr (feat. Kitty Dynamo) – Mark Batson
- Kitty Runs
- Stack It – Kay Ro$e
- LITT (feat. Boom Boom) – Mark Batson
- 21 – Darko
- Train
- Sarah
- Better Man (feat. Blake Yung) – Mark Batson
- Tennis
- Oz – See You Next Year, Sash
- I Say Hold
- Shutdown
- They’re Holding
- The Hearing
- Run Naked
- Cheers Everyone
Dumb Money Soundtrack (2023): The soundtrack is available on Spotify, where you can listen to the entire album of songs and the score. You can also watch the official trailer of the film on YouTube, where you can get a glimpse of the story and characters. The film began a wide theatrical release on September 29, 2023, later streamed on Netflix starting January 21, 2024, and is now available on Hulu.
(External Link: Dumb Money Soundtrack)
Where to Stream
Dumb Money streams on Hulu in the United States. The film had a wide theatrical release on September 29, 2023, then moved to Netflix on January 21, 2024, before settling into its current home on Hulu as part of Sony’s post-theatrical licensing rotation. It is also available to rent or buy digitally on Prime Video, Apple TV, and other major platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for Dumb Money?
The original score for Dumb Money was composed by Will Bates, while the film also features a wide range of licensed needle-drop songs from artists like Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, and The White Stripes.
Who stars in Dumb Money?
Dumb Money stars Paul Dano as Keith Gill (“Roaring Kitty”), alongside Pete Davidson, America Ferrera, Vincent D’Onofrio, Anthony Ramos, Nick Offerman, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, and Seth Rogen.
Where can I watch Dumb Money?
Dumb Money is currently streaming on Hulu, and is available to rent or purchase digitally on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Is Dumb Money based on a true story?
Yes. Dumb Money dramatizes the real GameStop short squeeze of January 2021, and is based on Ben Mezrich’s 2021 nonfiction book The Antisocial Network.
Is there a sequel to Dumb Money?
No sequel has been announced. Dumb Money is a standalone film based on a specific real-world event.
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