# Trumbo (2015)

> A sharp-tongued Hollywood screenwriter battles political persecution and professional erasure while trying to protect his family and reclaim his name.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/178437

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Jay Roach
- Cast: Bryan Cranston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Louis C.K., David James Elliott, Elle Fanning, John Goodman, Diane Lane, Michael Stuhlbarg
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3203606/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sardonic, serious, historical film night, political drama marathon

## Synopsis

A powerful tale of resilience and creativity in the face of oppression.

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