Everything you need to know about the 2023 Golden Globe and BAFTA Award winning movie, Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan is undoubtedly one of the most successful filmmakers of modern time, with his blockbusters including Inception, The Dark Knight trilogy, Interstellar, Dunkirk and Tenet to name a few. Oppenheimer is Nolan’s twelfth film and is a biopic following the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American physicist who is known as the “Father of the Atomic Bomb”.
With a star-studded cast including Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon and Florence Pugh, this movie had huge success at the box office earning $960 million worldwide and becoming the third-highest grossing film of 2023. So, if that’s anything to go by this movie is a definite must-watch!
The official synopsis reads:
“During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world’s first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.”
When was the film released?
Oppenheimer was released on 21 July 2023 – the same day as hit movie Barbie which led to the cultural phenomenon known as Barbenheimer. It will come to Sky Movies on April 12 2024.
What is the age rating?
Oppenheimer is rated 15 in the UK, due to its sexual scenes and strong language.
What is the running time?
Be warned, this is a lengthy one with the running time coming in at three hours. But that’s the beauty of Oppenheimer being available on Sky Cinema – it means you can watch it at your own pace and revisit it as many times as you like.
Where can I watch Oppenheimer?
After a hugely successful cinema run, Oppenheimer is having its TV premiere on Sky Cinema on April 12. That means Sky Cinema and steaming service NOW are the only places in the UK where you can watch the movie as part of your Sky Cinema or NOW subscription, at no additional cost. Oppenheimer is not available to watch on Netflix.
Who is in Oppenheimer?
Oppenheimer has a star-studded cast – many of whom who have received award nominations and wins for their roles in this film – including:
- Cillian Murphy as J Robert Oppenheimer
- Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer
- Matt Damon as General Leslie Grovers Jr, director of the Manhattan Project
- Robert Downey Jr as Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Florence Pugh as psychiatrist Jean Tatlock
- Bennie Safdie as theoretical physicist Edward Teller
- Michael Angarano as Rober Serber
- Josh Hartnett as pioneering American nuclear scientist Ernest Lawrence
Is Oppenheimer a true story?
Oppenheimer is based on the life of theoretical American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and is very close to the facts of his life.
Is Oppenheimer based on a book?
While it’s technically not a book adaption, Christopher Nolan was inspired by the book “American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer” by Martin Sherwin and Kai Bird.
Who is the director of Oppenheimer?
Christopher Nolan is the writer, director and co-producer of Oppenheimer. Nolan is a notable filmmaker, with his work regularly securing places in ‘best films’ lists.
How many awards has Oppenheimer won?
As of March 10 2024, Oppenheimer has received 547 nominations and secured 296 wins. This includes:
- Academy Awards: 13 nominations and 7 wins, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor
- BAFTAs: 13 nominations and 7 wins, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Original Score
- Golden Globes: 8 nominations and 5 wins, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture and Best Original Score
