Bombshell (2019)
Women within a powerful media empire face a gritty, intimate battle against the man at the top.
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.
How intense is Bombshell?
Bombshell has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Bombshell feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulearnestintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Bombshell
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Bombshell for you?
Is Bombshell scary?
No. Bombshell is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Bombshell gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Bombshell sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Bombshell OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Bombshell?
Bombshell runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream Bombshell?
Bombshell is streaming on Netflix and Prime Video.
Does Bombshell have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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