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Oppenheimer

A dramatization of the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who had a large hand in the development of the atomic bomb, thus helping end World War 2. We see his life from university days all the way to post-WW2, where his fame saw him embroiled in political machinations. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Biography, Drama, History), release year 2023, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Oppenheimer

A dramatization of the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who had a large hand in the development of the atomic bomb, thus helping end World War 2. We see his life from university days all the way to post-WW2, where his fame saw him embroiled in political machinations.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Biography, Drama, History), release year 2023, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2023
  • Released 21 Jul 2023
  • Runtime 180 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.3/10 from 1,024,033 votes
  • Metascore 90/100
  • Genres Biography, Drama, History
  • Languages English, German, Italian, Dutch
  • Countries United States, United Kingdom

Cast

Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon

Direction and writing

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Written by: Christopher Nolan, Kai Bird, Martin Sherwin

Awards and recognition

Won 7 Oscars. 370 wins & 378 nominations total

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