When is Bombshell out? UK release date, cast, trailer and plot
BOMBSHELL has already dropped in the States and now British fans will get their first look at the drama flick.
To get the cinema-goers pumped up to go and see it, here is the lowdown on the Golden Globe-nominated movie.
When is Bombshell out?
The Jay Roach-directed film will be released in UK cinemas on Friday January 17, 2020.
It came out in American cinemas as limited release before the end of the decade on December 13th 2019.
A wide release by Lionsgate came out the following week on December 20th 2019.
The age rating for the movie is 15 and it lasts for 1 hour 49 minutes.
Who is in the cast of Bombshell?
- Nicole Kidman as Gretchen Carlson
- Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly
- Margot Robbie as Kayla Pospisil
- John Lithgow as Roger Alies
- Connie Britton as Beth Alies
- Malcolm McDowell as Rupert Murdoch
- Allison Janney as Susan Estrich
- Kate McKinnon as Jess Carr
- Gil Norman Rob Delaney
- Neil Mullen Stephen Root
- Lily Balin Liv Hewson
- Julia Clarke Brigette Lundy-Paine
- Ainsley Earhardt Alice Eve
- Judge Jeanine Pirro Alanna Ubach
- Douglas Brunt Mark Duplass
- Juliet Huddy Jennifer Morrison
What is the plot for Bombshell?
The film tells the real-life story of a scandal that rocked American news channel Fox News in 2016.
Fox News host Gretchen Carlson filed a lawsuit against the against the CEO at the time Roger Ailes, who denied the accusations.
Gretchen’s decision to come forward lead to Fox News correspondent Megyn Kelly speaking out about her own experience, along with several other women.
Their bravery inspired a movement around the world to encourage women to speak up and not stay silent.
The film takes place from view of Carlson, fellow Fox anchor Megyn Kelly and a third member of the Fox team called Kayla Pospisil, as they aim to expose Alies for sexual harassment.
However they are not just up against him, but also Alies’s lawyers and the media.
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What have the reviews been like for Bombshell?
While Bombshell has received mostly positive reviews for the performances of Margot Robbie, Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron, the presentation of the story has not received as much praise.
Emily Clark from Plugged In stated: “Bombshell’s core message is one of empowerment. But the story it tells is a messy one.”
Sonia Lulla Mid-Day said: “Bombshell may not seem deep in retrospect but its certainly very thorough and eventful!”
Terri White from Empire wrote: “One of the most compelling stories of the #MeToo movement is told unflinchingly, empathetically and authentically, with Charlize Theron completely nailing the knotty character of Megyn Kelly.”
Ann Hornaday from the Washington Post has said: “As accomplished as its three lead performances are, Bombshell slips into caricature once or twice.”