Movie

Trumbo

“Hollywood Blacklisted Him… But He Had The Last Word.”

★ 6.7(34)20071h 36m

Trumbo is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

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Director: Peter Askin
Release date: 2007-09-10
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Thirteen

Trumbo — trailer

About Trumbo

Trumbo is a 2007 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Peter Askin, starring Joan Allen, Michael Douglas and Liam Neeson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Trumbo in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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. Trumbo was one of several writers, directors, and actors who invoked the First Amendment in refusing to answer questions under oath. They were blacklisted and imprisoned. We follow Trumbo to prison, to exile in Mexico with his family, to poverty, to the public shunning of his children, to his writing under others' names, and to an eventual but incomplete vindication. Actors read his letters; his children and friends remember and comment. Archive photos, newsreels and interviews add texture. Written by

Cast

Joan Allen

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Michael Douglas

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Liam Neeson

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Paul Giamatti

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Josh Lucas

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Nathan Lane

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Brian Dennehy

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David Strathairn

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Donald Sutherland

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Emanuel Azenberg

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Walter Bernstein

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Christopher Trumbo

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Themes & keywords

screenwriterbiographymccarthyismseriousdishearteningtragic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Trumbo in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Trumbo on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

Is Trumbo on Netflix?+

Trumbo is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Trumbo?+

Trumbo has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Trumbo?+

Trumbo stars Joan Allen, Michael Douglas, Liam Neeson, Paul Giamatti and Josh Lucas.

When did Trumbo come out?+

Trumbo is a 2007 movie directed by Peter Askin.

What genre is Trumbo?+

Trumbo is Documentary and History film.

Who directed Trumbo?+

Trumbo was directed by Peter Askin.