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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer

2008Movie1 h 49 min

Documentary
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

J. Robert Oppenheimer was a national hero, the brilliant scientist who during WWII led the scientific team that created the atomic bomb. But after the bomb brought the war to an end, in spite of his renown and his enormous achievement, America turned on him - humiliated and cast him aside. The question the film asks is, "Why?"

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Directed by
David Grubin
Written by
David Grubin, Charles Olivier
Produced by
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March 24, 2008 · 1 h 49 min · Documentary

Released
March 24, 2008
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

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Where can I stream The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer?

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In the United States, The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer worth watching?

67
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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.3).

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.