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Oppenheimer

2023·Movie
3h 1min·R

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Masterful craft, stunning style.

Energy

Nerve-racking and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History, a real life story, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

  • Cinematography10
  • Music Composition10
  • Editing9

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The world forever changes.

The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Epic Historical BiopicNuclear Anxiety ThrillerComplex Non-Linear NarrativeIntellectual Character StudyVisually Stunning IMAX SpectacleMoral Ambiguity & GuiltPolitical IntrigueMasterful Sound DesignCold War ParanoiaShattering Performances

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Oppenheimer

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Where can I stream Oppenheimer legally?

Oppenheimer is included with a subscription to Peacock, YouTube TV, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Oppenheimer worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Oppenheimer rated?

RStrong languageDisturbing imagerySexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, disturbing imagery, and sexual content.

How long is Oppenheimer?

3 h 1 min

Oppenheimer runs 3 h 1 min.

Is Oppenheimer based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Oppenheimer?

Critics92
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 92 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Oppenheimer much the same way.

Was Oppenheimer a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$952 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $952 million worldwide, 9.5 times its budget.

What language is Oppenheimer in?

EnglishDutch

It was made in English, with some Dutch. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Oppenheimer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Oppenheimer in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Oppenheimer use?

Forgets to EatNo SympathyArmor-Piercing ResponseFat and SkinnyLouise LombardFlorence PughQuit Your WhiningIt's All About MeJefferson HallIronyCrippling OverspecializationMoving the Goalpostsand 191 more

TV Tropes lists 203 storytelling tropes for Oppenheimer, including Forgets to Eat, No Sympathy, Armor-Piercing Response.