Oppenheimer, released in 2023 and directed by Christopher Nolan, is a historical drama that tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a talented physicist who played a key role in developing the atomic bomb during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. The film examines the difficult moral and ethical questions he faced while taking on the responsibility of creating such a powerful weapon, and it also highlights his personal and political struggles.
Oppenheimer - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Oppenheimer |
Genre: | Biographical Drama |
Language: | English |
Director: | Christopher Nolan |
Main Cast: | Cillian Murphy (J. Robert Oppenheimer) - Emily Blunt (Katherine Oppenheimer) - Matt Damon (Leslie Groves) - Robert Downey Jr. (Lewis Strauss) - Florence Pugh (Jean Tatlock) - Rami Malek (Lyndon B. Johnson) - Josh Hartnett (Ernest Lawrence) |
Release Date: | July 21, 2023 |
Banner: | Syncopy Inc., Atlas Entertainment, Universal Pictures |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $100 million |
Runtime: | 3 hours 11 minutes |
The narrative unfolds in a non-linear way, alternating between two key periods: Oppenheimer’s early years in academia, filled with ambition and personal challenges, and the high-pressure atmosphere of the Los Alamos Laboratory, where the bomb was developed. As the project advances, Oppenheimer begins to worry about the serious consequences of his work, creating a conflict between his concerns and the urgency of the wartime effort. Following the successful test of the first atomic bomb in 1945, he deals with feelings of guilt and the awareness of the bomb’s destructive force.
The film features a strong cast, including Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., and Florence Pugh. Oppenheimer offers a deep look at science, morality, and the human impact of technological advancements, with praise for Nolan’s direction and Murphy’s performance. The film achieved both critical and commercial success.