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Trumbo

6.720071h 36mPG-13MovieDocumentaryHistory

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…

DirectorPeter Askin
WriterChristopher Trumbo
ProducersAlan Klingenstein·Jim Kohlberg

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Askin

JAJoan Allen
Joan Allen
Self
MDMichael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Self
LNLiam Neeson
Liam Neeson
Self
PGPaul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Self
JLJosh Lucas
Josh Lucas
Self
NLNathan Lane
Nathan Lane
Self
BDBrian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
Self
DSDavid Strathairn
David Strathairn
Self
DSDonald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Self
EA
Emanuel Azenberg
Self - Interviewee
WBWalter Bernstein
Walter Bernstein
Self - Interviewee
CT
Christopher Trumbo
Self - Interviewee

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Trumbo — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Trumbo?

Trumbo isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Trumbo on Netflix?

No, Trumbo is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Trumbo on Amazon Prime Video?

Trumbo isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Trumbo for free?

Trumbo isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Trumbo based on a true story?

Yes — Trumbo is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).