Actor Cillian Murphy and director Christopher Nolan combine for the fifth time in this R-rated biopic
Oppenheimer is a biographical drama film produced by Universal Pictures and Syncopy Inc. The movie is an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, American Prometheus: The Triumph And Tragedy Of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. Oppenheimer is written and directed by the acclaimed British filmmaker Christopher Nolan. His previous work includes Memento, The Dark Knight, Inception, and Tenet. While Warner Bros. were previously his primary partners in film distribution and financing, Oppenheimer marks the first time the director makes a movie with Universal Pictures.
Starring in the biopic are Cillian Murphy as the titular J. Robert Oppenheimer. Murphy is known for his roles in previous Christopher Nolan movies such as Dunkirk, Batman Begins while also leading the television series, Peaky Blinders. Opposite him is Emily Blunt playing Katherine 'Kitty' Oppenheimer. She is best known for her roles in A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II. The star-studded ensemble cast behind them includes Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, and Kenneth Branagh amongst others. Oppenheimer was released in theaters worldwide on July 21, 2023. Check back with JustWatch to learn when and where the movie will be available for streaming.