Women within a powerful media empire face a gritty, intimate battle against the man at the top.
Suspenseful and earnest. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Streaming on Prime Video.
Strong sex and nudity, which is more than most R titles carry. Beyond that, no real violence and some strong language.
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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.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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