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Bombshell

2019Movie1 h 49 minR

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic646.2Rotten Tomatoes67%78%

A tense, intriguing drama movie about a real life story and show business, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Media Industry Exposé
  • Powerful Female Ensemble
  • Workplace Harassment Narrative
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Political Intrigue
  • Oscar-Winning Performances
  • Corporate Ethics Critique

Cast

24 of 100

Crew

Directed by
Jay Roach
Written by
Charles Randolph
Produced by
Charlize Theron, Jay Roach, Aaron L. Gilbert
Music by
Theodore Shapiro

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Facts

December 13, 2019 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
December 13, 2019
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Budget
$32 million
Box office
$61 million
Available in
77 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Faux Affably Evil, Tampering with Food and Drink, Everyone Loves Blondes +9

  • Faux Affably Evil
  • Tampering with Food and Drink
  • Everyone Loves Blondes
  • Broken Pedestal
  • Everyone Has Standards
  • Sadly Mythtaken
  • Statuesque Stunner
  • The Ingenue
  • Suspiciously Specific Denial
  • Armored Closet Gay
  • Skewed Priorities
  • Villain with Good Publicity

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Bombshell?"

Questions about Bombshell

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bombshell?

NetflixPrimeLionsgate+Starz

In the United States, Bombshell streams on Netflix, Prime, Lionsgate+, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Prime, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is Bombshell worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Bombshell plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Faux Affably Evil, Tampering with Food and Drink, and Everyone Loves Blondes.