Trumbo (2015)
A blacklisted writer fights for his career and beliefs with earnest melancholy in a gritty, measured drama.
The career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is halted by a witch hunt in the late 1940s when he defies the anti-communist HUAC committee and is blacklisted.
How intense is Trumbo?
Trumbo has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Trumbo feels like
- Tone
- grittyearnestmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Trumbo
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Trumbo for you?
Is Trumbo scary?
No. Trumbo is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Trumbo gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Trumbo sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Trumbo OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Trumbo?
Trumbo runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream Trumbo?
Trumbo is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home (free) and YouTube (free).
Does Trumbo 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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