Oppenheimer

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Credits: Far Out / Universal Pictures
Genre
biographical drama, historical drama
Release Date
July 21st, 2023
Directed By
Christopher Nolan
Written By
Christopher Nolan
Produced By
Emma Thomas, Charles Roven, Christopher Nolan
Starring
Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh
Length
180 minutes
Budget
$100 million
Box Office
$975.8 million
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Picture', Academy Award for 'Best Director', Academy Award for 'Best Actor', Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actor', Academy Award for 'Best Cinematography', Academy Award for 'Best Film Editing', Academy Award for 'Best Original Score', Bafta Award for 'Best Film', Golden Globe Award for 'Best Motion Picture – Drama'
Location
Primarily Los Alamos, New Mexico,
Summary
Set across multiple decades, 'Oppenheimer' follows physicist J Robert Oppenheimer from his academic career through his leadership of the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos during the Second World War. As the United States races to develop the atomic bomb before Nazi Germany, Oppenheimer oversees a team of scientists responsible for the Trinity nuclear test and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. After the war, he becomes embroiled in political disputes over nuclear policy and security concerns, culminating in a controversial government hearing that questions his loyalty and legacy.
Fun Facts
Christopher Nolan recreated the Trinity nuclear test using practical effects rather than CGI wherever possible. ### Cillian Murphy had collaborated with Christopher Nolan on five previous films before taking his first leading role for the director in 'Oppenheimer'. ### 'Oppenheimer' became the highest-grossing biographical film of all time, earning nearly $976 million worldwide.
Related Movies
'The Imitation Game', 'Fat Man and Little Boy', 'Darkest Hour', 'The Theory of Everything', 'First Man'

‘Oppenheimer’ is a 2023 biographical epic directed by Christopher Nolan that chronicles the life of theoretical physicist J Robert Oppenheimer and his central role in developing the first atomic bomb during the Second World War. Adapted from Kai Bird and Martin J Sherwin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography ‘American Prometheus’, the film explores the moral, political and personal consequences of scientific innovation alongside the pressures of wartime secrecy and Cold War politics.

Led by Cillian Murphy in the title role, ‘Oppenheimer’ received widespread critical acclaim for its performances, screenplay, direction and technical achievements. It became one of the highest-grossing biographical films in history and dominated the 96th Academy Awards, winning seven Oscars including ‘Best Picture’, ‘Best Director’ and ‘Best Actor’.

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'Oppenheimer' tells the story of physicist J Robert Oppenheimer and his leadership of the Manhattan Project, which developed the world's first atomic bomb during the Second World War. Is 'Oppenheimer' based on a true story? => Yes. The film is based on the life of J Robert Oppenheimer and adapts the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography 'American Prometheus' by Kai Bird and Martin J Sherwin. How many Academy Awards did 'Oppenheimer' win? => 'Oppenheimer' won seven Academy Awards, including Oscars for 'Best Picture', 'Best Director' and 'Best Actor'.
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