Bombshell (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1933, Bombshell is a comedy and romance film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 96 minutes. “An explosion of laughter...with beautiful Jean Harlow as the female fire-cracker of filmdom!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A glamorous film star rebels against the studio, her pushy press agent and a family of hangers-on.
Who’s in it. Bombshell stars Jean Harlow as Lola Burns, Lee Tracy as E.J. 'Space' Hanlon, Frank Morgan as Pops Burns and Franchot Tone as Gifford Middleton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bombshell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bombshell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bombshell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bombshell (1933)?
- In US, Bombshell is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bombshell worth watching?
- Bombshell holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bombshell?
- Bombshell stars Jean Harlow, Lee Tracy, Frank Morgan, Franchot Tone and Pat O’Brien.
- When was Bombshell released?
- Bombshell was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.