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Trumbo (2008)

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Reviews Counted:12

Fresh:9

Rotten:3

Average Rating:6.4/10

Consensus: Trumbo celebrates the life and work of blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo with measures of humor and sadness.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for a sex-related commentary.

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Theatrical Release:Jun 27, 2008 Limited

Box Office: $28,125

Synopsis: This documentary focuses on the Oscar-winning mind behind ROMAN HOLIDAY and THE BRAVE ONE. TRUMBO centers on Dalton Trumbo, a screenwriter and member of the Hollywood 10 who vaulted from the A-list... [More]

Starring: Joan Allen, Brian Dennehy, Michael Douglas, Paul Giamatti

Director: Peter Askin

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Sep 15, 2009

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12/23/09

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10/14/09

80%

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9/22/09

70%

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9/15/09

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9/14/09

80%

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9/13/09

70%

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9/6/09

70%

A unique documentary, actors read personal letters Dalton Trumbo wrote. It's an effective... More

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7/7/09

70%

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1/9/09

20%

Felt like a classroom lecture... too dry, too long, and no drama or tension to hold your... More

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6/23/08

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6/23/08

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