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Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer

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The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

July 19, 2023 · Directed by Christopher Nolan

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Runtime3h 1m
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Feels like3h 10m
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Rating distribution: 12.2K ratings

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What it feels like
Tone
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What it's grounded in
Realism
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Cast & crew

Cillian Murphy
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Emily Blunt
Kitty Oppenheimer
Matt Damon
Leslie Groves
Robert Downey Jr.
Lewis Strauss
Florence Pugh
Jean Tatlock
Josh Hartnett
Ernest Lawrence
Casey Affleck
Boris Pash
Rami Malek
David Hill
Kenneth Branagh
Niels Bohr
Benny Safdie
Edward Teller
Jason Clarke
Roger Robb
Dylan Arnold
Frank Oppenheimer

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