Oppenheimer is a 2023 epic historical drama written and directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the 2005 biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. The film chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who led the development of the first nuclear weapons during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project.
The film stars Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer, with an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures.
Released on July 21, 2023 — the same day as Barbie, sparking the cultural phenomenon known as "Barbenheimer" — the film became a massive critical and commercial success, grossing over $952 million worldwide. At the 96th Academy Awards, it won seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director (Nolan), and Best Actor (Murphy).
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