Release: 2023-07-19
Runtime: 3h 01m (181 minutes)
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
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Genres: Drama, History
Cast: Gary Oldman, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, more
Gary Oldman
as Harry Truman
Robert Downey Jr.
as Lewis Strauss
Matt Damon
as Leslie Groves
Florence Pugh
as Jean Tatlock
Cillian Murphy
as J. Robert Oppenheimer
Emily Blunt
as Kitty Oppenheimer
Dane DeHaan
as Kenneth Nichols
Rami Malek
as David Hill
Devon Bostick
as Seth Neddermeyer
Josh Hartnett
as Ernest Lawrence
Gustaf Skarsgård
as Hans Bethe
Olivia Thirlby
as Lilli Hornig
Christopher Nolan
Director
Christopher Nolan
Producer
Christopher Nolan
Writer
James Woods
Executive Producer
Hoyte van Hoytema
Director of Photography
John Papsidera
Casting
Ludwig Göransson
Original Music Composer
Charles Roven
Producer
Emma Thomas
Producer
Mark Norby
Stunts
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Dan O'Connell
Foley Artist
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
The world forever changes.
Oppenheimer is an epic biographical thriller released on 21 July 2023. This film was directed and written by Christopher Nolan and is based on the biography titled American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. The movie tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a theoretical physicist who played a significant role in the development of the first nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project.
With a running time of 181 minutes, Oppenheimer has become a major success, grossing around $975 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing biographical film ever, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody (2018). The film has garnered widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike, holding a remarkable 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film was premiered at Le Grand Rex in Paris on 11 July 2023 before its release in the United States and the United Kingdom. It was distributed by Universal Pictures, marking Nolan's first film not released by Warner Bros. Pictures since Memento (2000).
The star-studded cast includes Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer, Emily Blunt as his wife Katherine "Kitty," and Matt Damon as General Leslie Groves, who managed the Manhattan Project. Other notable actors include Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss and Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock, Oppenheimer's mistress.
The film explores the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by Oppenheimer and his team as they worked on creating a weapon that changed the course of history. It has received numerous accolades, including five Golden Globe Awards and seven BAFTA Awards, with nominations for thirteen categories at the 96th Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It won seven awards at the Oscars.
In addition to its critical success, Oppenheimer gained attention on social media, especially with the phenomenon dubbed "Barbenheimer," which references its release alongside Barbie, a fantasy comedy directed by Greta Gerwig. This has led to many memes and discussions online about viewing both films as a simultaneous experience, highlighting their contrasting genres.
