According to Rotten Tomatoes , the film's strong cast and timely themes of socioeconomic anger help it overcome an occasionally muddled message.

The 2016 film is a real-time thriller directed by Jodie Foster , featuring a high-stakes standoff within a television studio. Critics generally view it as an entertaining, if somewhat shallow, commentary on financial corruption and media sensationalism. Film Overview

A disgruntled investor, Kyle Budwell (Jack O'Connell), takes Gates hostage live on air after losing his life savings on a "sure bet" stock tip that mysteriously tanked. Runtime: Approximately 95–98 minutes. Critical Consensus

Stars George Clooney as flamboyant TV host Lee Gates and Julia Roberts as his steadfast producer, Patty Fenn.