Trumbo (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2015, Trumbo is a drama film directed by Jay Roach, running about 124 minutes. “Are you now or have you ever been...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Trumbo stars Bryan Cranston as Dalton Trumbo, Diane Lane as Cleo Trumbo, Helen Mirren as Hedda Hopper and Elle Fanning as Nikola Trumbo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Trumbo has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Trumbo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trumbo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trumbo (2015)?
- In US, Trumbo is available to 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 Trumbo worth watching?
- Trumbo holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Trumbo?
- Trumbo stars Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Elle Fanning and Louis C.K..
- When was Trumbo released?
- Trumbo was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.