Trumbo (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Trumbo is a 2015 biographical drama directed by Jay Roach, starring Bryan Cranston, Michael Stuhlbarg and Helen Mirren. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $11.4 million worldwide. It earned 10 award nominations, including Best Acting Ensemble at the Critics' Choice 2016. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Jay Roach
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bleecker Street Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Trumbo About?
The premise of Trumbo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1947, during the height of the Red Scare, screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is blacklisted for his political beliefs. Stripped of his career and facing financial ruin, he must find ways to continue writing while battling the consequences of the accusations against him and the impact on his family. The ordeal tests his resilience and challenges the principles of artistic freedom and due process in a climate of fear and suspicion.
Trumbo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- communist
- gossip columnist
- gossip
- fiction writer
- film industry
- blacklist
- red scare
- mccarthyism
- lung cancer
- traitor
- cancer
- drinking
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- screenwriter
- hollywood california
- communism
- film director
- naming names
- jewish name
- mccarthy hearings
- mccarthy era
- gossip column
- film history
- based on true story
- reference to joseph mccarthy
- dalton trumbo character
- politics
- movie industry
- abusive relationship
- hollywood blacklist
- 1940s
- 1950s
- prison
- punching bag
- vindication
- war correspondent
- world war two
- bad press
- jewish
- draft
- subpoena
- healing
- democrat
- cigarette holder
- release from prison
- political persecution
- strip search
- family relationships
- jail
- rage
- quarrel
Trumbo Cast
Bryan Cranston leads the cast, with Michael Stuhlbarg and Helen Mirren. Directed by Jay Roach; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jay Roach
Also Starring in Trumbo
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Critics gave Trumbo 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 75% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
21 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Trumbo Plot Summary
What happens in Trumbo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens in 1947, featuring Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) comfortably writing a script in his bathtub, an image that serves as a juxtaposition to the turbulent times ahead. An acclaimed screenwriter in Hollywood, Trumbo soon finds himself on set for a film adaptation of his work. At a subsequent party, he mingles with fellow actor Edward G. Robinson (Michael Stuhlbarg). The plot thickens as Trumbo visits a cinema and watches a reel where gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) publicly labels him and others in the industry as Communists, alluding to the formation of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to investigate such claims. Following the screening, a patron recognizes Trumbo and angrily throws soda at him, marking the beginning of his troubles.
Full summary
The whole story of Trumbo, scene by scene
Trumbo Box Office
Trumbo grossed $11.4 million worldwide. $7.9 million came from the US and Canada and $3.6 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.4M
- US & Canada
- $7.9M
- International
- $3.6M
Trumbo Awards & Nominations
Trumbo earned 10 award nominations, including Best Acting Ensemble at the Critics' Choice 2016. The 10 nominations come from 5 ceremonies.
10 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2016 3 nominations- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Actor – Bryan Cranston
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Helen Mirren
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2016 3 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Helen Mirren
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Bryan Cranston
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Golden Globes 2016 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Bryan Cranston
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Helen Mirren
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Artios Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Studio or Independent – Drama
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BAFTA 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Bryan Cranston
Trumbo Trailers & Videos
14 videos: 2 trailers and 12 clips.
- Trailer TRUMBO - OFFICIAL TRAILER [HD]
- Clip TRUMBO | "I'll See You In Washington" Clip
- Clip TRUMBO | "Fire Dalton Trumbo" Clip
- Clip TRUMBO | "I Hear Rumors" Clip
How Well Do You Know Trumbo?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Trumbo
4 cars on screen, including the 1954 Lincoln Capri and the 1948 Nash Ambassador.
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1954 Lincoln Capri Minor role -
1948 Nash Ambassador Minor role -
Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn Minor role -
1946 Ford Super De Luxe Station Wagon
Trumbo Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “L'Ultima Parola - La Vera Storia di Dalton Trumbo” and “Trumbo. La lista negra de Hollywood”.
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- L'Ultima Parola - La Vera Storia di Dalton Trumbo
- Trumbo. La lista negra de Hollywood
- Trumbo: La lista negra
- 트럼보
- Τράμπο
- TRUMBOトランボ ハリウッドに最も嫌われた男
- Trumbo: La lista negra de Hollywood
- Trumbo: Lista Negra
- Dalton Trumbo
- Trumbo: Ο Πιο Γνωστός Άγνωστος Σεναριογράφος του Χόλιγουντ
- Трамбо
- טרמבו
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- 特朗勃
- Тръмбо
- Trambo
- Ponas Trumbo
- トランボ ハリウッドに最も嫌われた男
- 好萊塢的黑名單
- 荷里活黑名單
- Trumbo: la llista negra de Hollywood
- Nhà Biên Kịch Trumbo
- ทรัมโบ เขียนฮอลลีวู้ดฉาว
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Movies Like Trumbo
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Trumbo, Hollywood on Trial and Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist.
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Trumbo 2008 -
Hollywood on Trial 1976 -
Scandalize My Name: Stories from the Blacklist 1998 -
One of the Hollywood Ten 2002 -
Good Night, and Good Luck. 2005 -
Career 1959 -
Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin 2003 -
Blacklist: Hollywood on Trial 1996 -
Red Hollywood 1996 -
Man on a Tightrope 1953 -
The Hollywood Ten 1950 -
Three Brave Men 1956
Trumbo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Trumbo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Trumbo?
Trumbo runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Trumbo released?
Trumbo was released on November 6, 2015.
Who directed Trumbo?
Trumbo was directed by Jay Roach.
More films by Jay Roach Who is in the cast of Trumbo?
Trumbo stars Bryan Cranston, Michael Stuhlbarg and Helen Mirren, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Trumbo make at the box office?
Trumbo grossed $11.4 million worldwide ($7.9 million domestic, $3.6 million international).
How is Trumbo rated?
Trumbo has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was Trumbo nominated for any awards?
Trumbo received 10 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
Does Trumbo have a post-credit scene?
No. Trumbo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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