Is The Big Short on Netflix?
Yes, partly — the movie The Big Short is on Netflix in Canada. It is not on Netflix in United States or United Kingdom.
Which countries have The Big Short on Netflix?
checked 2026-08-15Every catalog we track. Where Netflix doesn't have it, we list what does.
| Country | Netflix | Last change | Where else it streams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | No | — | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Yes | — | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads |
| 🇦🇺Australia | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus |
| 🇩🇪Germany | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
| 🇫🇷France | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max |
| 🇪🇸Spain | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
| 🇮🇹Italy | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Timvision, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, KPN |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | No | — | — |
| 🇦🇹Austria | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus |
| 🇬🇷Greece | No | — | — |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | No | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| 🇳🇴Norway | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | No | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| 🇫🇮Finland | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus |
| 🇮🇸Iceland | No | — | — |
| 🇵🇱Poland | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Player |
| 🇨🇿Czechia | No | — | Prima Plus, Lepsi TV |
| 🇸🇰Slovakia | No | — | — |
| 🇭🇺Hungary | No | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| 🇷🇴Romania | No | — | — |
| 🇧🇬Bulgaria | No | — | — |
| 🇭🇷Croatia | No | — | — |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, MovistarTV |
| 🇨🇴Colombia | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, MovistarTV |
| 🇨🇱Chile | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, MovistarTV |
| 🇵🇪Peru | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus |
| 🇨🇷Costa Rica | No | — | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus |
| 🇮🇳India | No | — | — |
| 🇯🇵Japan | No | — | Disney Plus, U-NEXT |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | No | — | Disney Plus, wavve, Watcha |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | No | — | Disney Plus |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | No | — | Disney Plus |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | No | — | Disney Plus, Catchplay |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | No | — | — |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | No | — | Disney+ |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | No | — | Disney+ |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | No | — | Disney+, KlikFilm |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | No | — | — |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | No | — | — |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | No | — | TV+, HBO Max |
| 🇮🇱Israel | No | — | — |
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | No | — | OSN+ |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | No | — | OSN+ |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | No | — | OSN+ |
| 🇲🇦Morocco | No | — | — |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | No | — | Amazon Prime Video |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | No | — | — |
| 🇰🇪Kenya | No | — | — |
Source: JustWatch via TMDB · checked 2026-08-15 · all streaming options ↗
About The Big Short
The Big Short is available on Netflix only in Canada, appearing in just one of the 56 tracked regions. If you are outside Canada, the 2015 comedy-drama is not on Netflix there. For viewers in the United States, it is offered on Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential. In the United Kingdom, you can watch it on Amazon Prime Video, as well as on Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Germany also carries the film on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Those are the only alternative platforms named in the available data; no other Netflix regions or streaming services are listed. Since the film is present in Canada alone among the tracked countries, most Netflix users will need to turn to one of those specific services in their region to stream it. Keep in mind the facts provided cover only these four countries and one Netflix territory.
Availability re-verified 2026-08-15 against licensed streaming data.
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The Big Short on Netflix — common questions
Can I watch The Big Short on Netflix?
Yes — if you are in Canada, The Big Short is available with a standard Netflix subscription.
Is The Big Short still on Netflix?
Yes — as of 2026-08-15, The Big Short is still streaming on Netflix in 1 country.
What country has The Big Short on Netflix?
The Big Short is on Netflix in: Canada.
Where else can I stream The Big Short?
Outside Netflix, The Big Short streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel (availability varies by country).
Can I use a VPN to watch The Big Short on Netflix?
The Big Short is in the Netflix catalog of Canada, so some viewers use a VPN to access those catalogs. Be aware Netflix's terms prohibit location spoofing and it actively blocks many VPNs — where possible, the licensed local options listed above are the reliable route.