Bombshell
“Based on a real scandal.”
Synopsis
Bombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-15
Top Cast
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Charlize Theron
Megyn Kelly
Margot Robbie
Kayla Pospisil
Nicole Kidman
Gretchen Carlson
John Lithgow
Roger Ailes
Allison Janney
Susan Estrich
Malcolm McDowell
Rupert Murdoch
Kate McKinnon
Jess Carr
Connie Britton
Beth Ailes
Liv Hewson
Lily Balin
Jack Haven
Julia Clarke
Rob Delaney
Gil Norman
Mark Duplass
Doug Brunt
Stephen Root
Neil Mullin
Robin Weigert
Nancy Smith
Amy Landecker
Dianne Brandi
Mark Moses
Bill Shine
Nazanin Boniadi
Rudi Bakhtiar
Ben Lawson
Lachlan Murdoch
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 27, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$32M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$61.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.92x
+$29.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Roach
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Randolph
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- Bombshell
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $32M
- Worldwide Gross
- $61.4M
- Production Studios
- Lighthouse Management + Media, Denver & Delilah Productions, Bron Studios, Annapurna Pictures, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Lionsgate, Endeavor Content
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Roach
Charles Randolph
Theodore Shapiro
Barry Ackroyd, Chris W. Johnson, Markus Mentzer
Jon Poll
Beth Kono, Jason Cloth, A.J. Dix, Margaret Riley, Charles Randolph
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Randolph
Writer
Jay Roach
Director
Beth Kono
Producer
A.J. Dix
Producer
Margaret Riley
Producer
Charles Randolph
Producer
Jay Roach
Producer
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Mark Ricker
Production Design
Jon Poll
Editor
Aaron L. Gilbert
Producer
David D. Johnson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Robert Graf
Producer
Michelle Graham
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bombshell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bombshell about?
Bombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.
Who directed Bombshell?
Bombshell was directed by Jay Roach.
Who stars in Bombshell?
The principal cast of Bombshell includes Charlize Theron, Margot Robbie, Nicole Kidman, John Lithgow, Allison Janney.
When was Bombshell released and how long is it?
Bombshell was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bombshell?
Bombshell had a reported production budget of $32M and grossed $61.4M at the worldwide box office (1.92 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Bombshell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bombshell was composed by Theodore Shapiro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bombshell?
Bombshell holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).