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Bombshell

2019·Movie
1h 49min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic646.2Rotten Tomatoes67%78%
IMDb6.8Metacritic646.2Rotten Tomatoes67%78%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Based on a real scandal.

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.
Based on True EventsShowbiz DramaPolitical ScandalStrong Female LeadsPower DynamicsExposéTopicalMe Too MovementBehind-the-Scenes

Crew

Directed by:
Jay Roach, Babette Stith, Aaron C. Fitzgerald
Written by:
Charles Randolph
Produced by:
Charlize Theron, Jay Roach, Ashley Levinson
Composed by:
Regina Spektor, Evyen Klean, Randall L. Johnson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bombshell

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Where can I stream Bombshell legally?

NetflixPrimeLionsgate+Starz

Bombshell is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bombshell worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bombshell rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Bombshell?

1 h 49 min

Bombshell runs 1 h 49 min.

Is Bombshell based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bombshell?

Critics66
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Bombshell much the same way.

Was Bombshell a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$61 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $32 million to make and earned $61 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Bombshell in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bombshell?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bombshell in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bombshell use?

Faux Affably EvilTampering with Food and DrinkEveryone Loves BlondesBroken PedestalEveryone Has StandardsSadly MythtakenStatuesque StunnerThe IngenueSuspiciously Specific DenialArmored Closet GaySkewed PrioritiesVillain with Good Publicityand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for Bombshell, including Faux Affably Evil, Tampering with Food and Drink, Everyone Loves Blondes.