Trumbo
Seen it?2015 | 124 min | Drama
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It drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is halted by a witch hunt in the late 1940s when he defies the anti-communist HUAC committee and is blacklisted.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 2 Golden Globes and 3 SAG Awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$13 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 187K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jay Roach
- Bryan CranstonDalton Trumbo
- Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeVirgil Brooks
- Louis C.K.Arlen Hird
- David James ElliottJohn Wayne
- Elle FanningNiki Trumbo
- John GoodmanFrank King
- Diane LaneCleo Trumbo
- Michael StuhlbargEdward G. Robinson
- Alan TudykIan McLellan Hunter
- Helen MirrenHedda Hopper