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Trumbo

2007Movie1 h 36 minPG-13

Documentary History

67

GoodGoodWatch score

67

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Summary

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.

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Crew

Directed by: Peter Askin
Written by: Christopher Trumbo
Produced by: Tory Tunnell, Alan Klingenstein, Will Battersby
Music by: Robert Miller

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Facts

September 10, 2007 · 1 h 36 min · PG-13

Released: September 10, 2007
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Documentary, History
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 7 countries

Tropes

The Theme Park Version, Prima Donna Director, Politically Incorrect Villain +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Trumbo?"

Questions about Trumbo

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Where can I stream Trumbo?

In the United States, Trumbo streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Trumbo worth watching?

67

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 71). Critics rate it higher (71 out of 100) than audiences (61).

Is Trumbo okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Trumbo plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Trumbo use?

The Theme Park VersionPrima Donna DirectorPolitically Incorrect VillainEstablishing Character MomentStealth InsultChekhov's GunmanWaiting for a BreakJerk with a Heart of GoldOnly in It for the MoneyMiscarriage of JusticeExact WordsLarge Hamand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including The Theme Park Version, Prima Donna Director, and Politically Incorrect Villain.