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Fat Man and Little Boy

1989Movie2 h 7 minPG-13

DramaHistory
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic506.5Rotten Tomatoes50%46%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic506.5Rotten Tomatoes50%46%

Summary

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.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Roland Joffé
Written by
Roland Joffé, Bruce Robinson
Produced by
Tony Garnett
Music by
Ennio Morricone

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October 20, 1989 · 2 h 7 min · PG-13

Released
October 20, 1989
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, History, War
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
27 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Foil, Butt-Monkey, Artistic License – History +9

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Fat Man and Little Boy?"

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Where can I stream Fat Man and Little Boy?

Kanopy

In the United States, Fat Man and Little Boy is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Fat Man and Little Boy worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 50).

Is Fat Man and Little Boy okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

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 tropes for it, including Foil, Butt-Monkey, and Artistic License – History.