The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Oppenheimer (2023) is an epic biographical thriller film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. It stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist who is credited with being the "father of the atomic bomb". The film follows Oppenheimer's life from his early days as a brilliant but troubled student at Harvard University to his leadership of the Manhattan Project and the subsequent moral and philosophical struggles he faced with the creation of the atomic bomb.
Oppenheimer received critical acclaim upon its release. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 98% of 374 critics have given the film a positive review, with an average rating of 9.2 out of 10. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $950 million worldwide, making it the third-highest-grossing film of 2023, the highest-grossing World War II-related film, the highest-grossing biographical film, and the second-highest-grossing R-rated film.
Oppenheimer is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. It is praised for its direction, writing, performances, and visual effects. The film is also notable for its exploration of the moral and philosophical implications of the atomic bomb, and its impact on the world.