Trumbo (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, Trumbo is a history and documentary film directed by Peter Askin, running about 96 minutes. “Hollywood Blacklisted Him… But He Had The Last Word.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Through a focus on the life of Dalton Trumbo (1905-1976), this film examines the effects on individuals and families of a congressional pursuit of Hollywood Communists after World War II. Trumbo was one of several writers, directors, and actors who invoked the First Amendment in refusing to answer questions under oath. They were blacklisted and imprisoned. We follow Trumbo to prison, to exile in Mexico with his family, to poverty, to the public shunning of his children, to his writing under others' names, and to an eventual but incomplete vindication. Actors read his letters; his children and friends remember and comment. Archive photos, newsreels and interviews add texture. Written by

Who’s in it. Trumbo stars Dalton Trumbo as Self (archive footage), Joan Allen as Self, Michael Douglas as Self and Liam Neeson as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Trumbo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trumbo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Trumbo tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.