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Oppenheimer

IMDb8.2/10RT Critics93%Metacritic90/100

A dramatization of the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who had a large hand in the development of the atomic bombs that brought an end to World War II.

Directed by Christopher Nolan · Biography · Drama · History · 180 min · 2023

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Director

Christopher Nolan

Studio

Universal Pictures / Syncopy{{Cite web / last=Rooney / first=David / date=July 19, 2023 / access-date=July 15, 2026 / website=The Hollywood Reporter / Atlas Entertainment

Release

21 Jul 2023

Runtime

180 min

Genres

Biography, Drama, History

Full Plot

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.

Cast & Characters

Cillian Murphy

J. Robert Oppenheimer, a theoretical physicist and director of the Los Alamos Laboratory

Cillian Murphy

Emily Blunt

Katherine "Kitty" Oppenheimer, Robert Oppenheimer's wife and a former Communist Party USA member

Emily Blunt
Matt Damon

Gen. Leslie Groves, a United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officer and director of the Manhattan Project

Matt Damon
RA

Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss, a retired Naval Reserve officer and high-ranking member of the US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)

Robert Downey Jr.

JT

Jean Tatlock, a psychiatrist, Communist Party USA member, and Robert Oppenheimer's romantic interest

Florence Pugh
EL

Ernest Lawrence, a Nobel-winning nuclear physicist who worked with Oppenheimer at the University of California, Berkeley

Josh Hartnett

BP

Boris Pash, a US Army military intelligence officer and commander of the Alsos Mission

Casey Affleck

DL

David L. Hill, a nuclear physicist at the Metallurgical Laboratory, who helped to create the Chicago Pile

Rami Malek

NB

Niels Bohr, a Nobel-winning Danish physicist, philosopher and Oppenheimer's personal idol

Kenneth Branagh

ET

Edward Teller, a Hungarian theoretical physicist known for being the "father of the hydrogen bomb"

Benny Safdie
RR

Roger Robb, an attorney and future US circuit judge who served as special counsel to the AEC at Oppenheimer's security hearing

Jason Clarke

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Did You Know?

Made on an estimated budget of $100.0M, Oppenheimer has grossed $952.0M worldwide — about 9.5x its budget.

Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02

Christopher Nolan has directed 9 films in our catalog, including Interstellar, The Dark Knight.

Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02

Oppenheimer grossed $330.

Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03

Critical Assessment

IMDb
8.2/10
RT Critics
93%
Metacritic
90/100

Oppenheimer holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (1,024,033 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.

Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.

Ratings as of July 30, 2026

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AI Verdict

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Based on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (1,024,033 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oppenheimer's Rotten Tomatoes score?+

Oppenheimer holds a 93% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.

What is Oppenheimer's IMDb rating?+

Oppenheimer has a 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from 1,024,033 votes.

What is Oppenheimer's Metacritic score?+

Oppenheimer has a Metascore of 90/100 on Metacritic.

Is Oppenheimer good? What are critics saying?+

Oppenheimer holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (1,024,033 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90/100 on Metacritic.

How long is Oppenheimer?+

Oppenheimer has a runtime of 180 min.

Who directed Oppenheimer?+

Oppenheimer was directed by Christopher Nolan.

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Oppenheimer is available to stream, rent, or buy on YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar, Zee5.

Fan & Critic Buzz

AI Summary — from fan reviews & trailer comments

The movie "Oppenheimer" has received largely positive reviews, with many praising its detailed and suspenseful storytelling, powerful sound production, and strong performances, particularly from Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer. Some reviewers have noted that the film may not be for everyone due to its intense subject matter, but those familiar with physics and chemistry appreciate its accuracy.

Viewer Reviews (TMDb)

  • FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-nolans-oppenheimer-is-a-harrowing-tale-of-one-mans-life/ "Oppenheimer is a true masterclass in how to build extreme tension and suspense through fast, detailed dialogue, an insanely powerful sound production, and…

  • **OPPENHEIMER IS "NOT FOR EVERYONE" AS STATED BY CHRISTROPHER NOLAN BEFORE THE RELEASE OF THE FILM HIMSELF. ** But those who have ample knowledge of physics and chemistry, this film is a masterpiece. The film takes the viewer into the mind of the "Father of the atomic bomb" how h…

    fireheart92 · 10/10
  • Telling the story of a larger-than-life individual truly calls for a larger-than-life film, and that’s precisely what writer-director Christopher Nolan has come up with in his latest feature outing, handily the best work of his career. Nolan’s three-hour opus about the life of Dr…

  • Cillian Murphy offers an assured and considered performance here as the man who is credited with developing the bomb that hastened the end of WWII in the far east. He is the increasingly acclaimed, eponymous, physicist who is made aware by Admiral Lewis Strauss (another strong pe…

    CinemaSerf · 7/10
  • This film takes you on an exhilarating journey through history, skillfully weaving together captivating storytelling and breathtaking visuals. The performances were top-notch, leaving me completely immersed in the characters' emotions. A definite must-see!

  • Cillian Murphy, so hot right now. Film is a little long though.

    rsanek · 8/10
  • The intersection of innovation, science, political bureaucracy, and ethics meet in writer-director Christopher Nolan‘s “Oppenheimer,” a dark, challenging biopic about the father of the atomic bomb, Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer. This profound epic clocks in at three hours yet never f…

  • The cinematic masterpiece that is Oppenheimer leaves an indelible impression on anyone who watches it. Christopher Nolan has truly outdone himself with this film, delivering a poignant message about the horrors of nuclear war. The superb direction and exceptional performances by…

  • > **Oppenheimer:** I feel like I have blood on my hands, sir. > > **Truman:** [takes a handkerchief from his pocket and gives it to him] You think anyone in Hiroshima or Nagasaki gives a shit about who built the bomb? an incredibly well-written and extremely well-acted piece of d…

  • excellent, a perfect example of true defined cinema At a whopping three hours long it, very much like LOTR, feels considerably less. A must watch

  • Well, with ten other reviews on this site, I am not going to give a blow-by-blow assessment of what I like or don’t like. I am sure other reviews have touched upon hinge I might point out. I will only say that I thought it a really good movie: smartly written and nicely acted. I…

    Peter McGinn · 7/10
  • The movie is incredibly overrated and filled with unnecessary dramatized scenes, making it excessively long. It presents Oppenheimer as a cliche, portraying him as the world's smartest man who can learn a language in six weeks, accompanied by aggressively written advanced equatio…

    TheRealMina · 2/10
  • The most inefficient telling of a story that I have ever experienced. Hugely unnecessary character development and unnecessary dramatisation. I only made it to halfway before dyeing of boredom... jumped forward a chunk... saw the president say that the Russians would never succee…

    misubisu · 1/10
  • I was actually looking forward to watch this movie. Unfortunately I have to say I was rather disappointed when the movie came to an end. One of the most impressive projects ever undertaken filled with scientifical challenges and performed under immense pressure. That is what the…

    Dark Jedi · 5/10
  • Honestly too long. This is really two, long films. The first half deals mostly with the science and the scientists. The second half/film deals with the political and moral repercussions of the science. Outside the story, Nolan has given us a top notch cast performing at their pea…

    badelf · 8/10
  • **Oppenheimer may not be for many people, but it was wonderful for me.** This movie does require some knowledge and interest in science, but it doesn't mean that you have to be an expert. I surely recommend doing some research before and after watching the film to better understa…

    Amiiae011 · 10/10
  • Well, was a interesting movie. But, the scene of the nuclear bomb i felt a little disappointed. Even when the credits start to show up i said: "Wait, really the so trend nuclear bomb scene was what i saw in Los Alamos? I imagined another bigger bomb and destructive!

  • The movie is dramatic, thrilling and gives an insight of a true event that had happened in the past

  • Yep, a quality film. <em>'Oppenheimer'</em> lived up to the billing to me. Not that that was ever really in any doubt, with Christopher Nolan at the helm and Cillian Murphy in lead alongside all the acclaim that I have seen this receive since its 2023 release. The near 3hr run ti…

    r96sk · 9/10
  • The problem with biographies is that you have to make sure not to put your own beliefs & present them as facts to white-wash a person/organization. Oppenheimer was a brilliant scientist indeed but he was also a COMMUNIST (there is a ton of evidence/articles about it and he even a…

    Bishoy017 · 5/10

From the trailer's comments

  • "You're the man who gave them the power to destroy themselves... and the world is not prepared" - this wasn't just a dialogue, it was a Prophecy!!! 🔥

    @TonyWayne-jg7ix · 75396 likes
  • "Our work here will ensure a peace mankind has never seen" "Until somebody builds a bigger bomb" Goosebumps.

    @vishnukiran6162 · 6296 likes
  • Cillian absolutely deserves to be the lead in a movie like this. Long overdue.

    @fk8669 · 5740 likes
  • This was the fastest 3 hour movie I’ve ever seen

    @CHAMB_O · 151 likes
  • I loved the part when Thomas Shelby retired from his life as a Peaky Blinder and moved to the US to make a nuke with Einstein. One of the greatest moments in cinema history.

    @chavinchacon5517 · 6552 likes
  • Cillian Murphy is literally the perfect cast for this role. This is going to be epic!

    @thctempz20xx · 7624 likes
  • I hope Cillian gets to deliver the iconic "destroyer of worlds" speech: "We knew the world would not be the same. A few people laughed, a few people cried. Most people were silent" etc. etc. Fantastic haunting speech to this day (Edit) All the people feeling the need to say "Oppe…

    @dandewizzle2479 · 6616 likes
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    @danielplanveiw33 · 1579 likes

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