Bombshell (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2019, Bombshell is a drama and history film directed by Jay Roach, running about 109 minutes. “Based on a Real Scandal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.
Who’s in it. Bombshell stars Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly, Nicole Kidman as Gretchen Carlson, Margot Robbie as Kayla Pospisil and John Lithgow as Roger Ailes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bombshell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $61.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bombshell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bombshell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bombshell (2019)?
- In US, Bombshell is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bombshell worth watching?
- Bombshell holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bombshell?
- Bombshell stars Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow and Allison Janney.
- When was Bombshell released?
- Bombshell was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.