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Fat Man and Little Boy

1989·Movie
2h 7min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic506.5Rotten Tomatoes50%46%
IMDb6.5Metacritic506.5Rotten Tomatoes50%46%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, society, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The story of the extraordinary people who changed our world.

Assigned to oversee the development of the atomic bomb, Gen. Leslie Groves is a stern military man determined to have the project go according to plan. He selects J. Robert Oppenheimer as the key scientist on the top-secret operation, but the two men clash fiercely on a number of issues. Despite their frequent conflicts, Groves and Oppenheimer ultimately push ahead with two bomb designs — the bigger "Fat Man" and the more streamlined "Little Boy."
Manhattan ProjectWorld War II DramaEthical DilemmasHistorical AccountMilitary LeadershipScientific DevelopmentPolitical IntrigueCharacter StudyTension & Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
Roland Joffé
Written by:
Roland Joffé, Bruce Robinson
Produced by:
Nancy Foy, Tony Garnett
Composed by:
Ennio Morricone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fat Man and Little Boy

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Where can I stream Fat Man and Little Boy legally?

Kanopy

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fat Man and Little Boy worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fat Man and Little Boy rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Fat Man and Little Boy?

2 h 7 min

Fat Man and Little Boy runs 2 h 7 min.

Is Fat Man and Little Boy based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fat Man and Little Boy?

Critics50
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Fat Man and Little Boy higher (59) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Fat Man and Little Boy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fat Man and Little Boy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fat Man and Little Boy in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fat Man and Little Boy use?

FoilButt-MonkeyArtistic License – HistoryBody HorrorNames to Run Away from Really FastTall Poppy SyndromeComposite CharacterHistorical Domain CharacterForeshadowingBeing WatchedManipulative BastardSpeed Demonand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Fat Man and Little Boy, including Foil, Butt-Monkey, Artistic License – History.