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2023 · 181 min · R

Oppenheimer

Directed by Christopher Nolan · Drama, History

Oppenheimer (2023) is a Drama film, directed by Christopher Nolan set in Los Alamos and New Mexico during the 1930s–1950s. It runs 181 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption and war's cost play out through non linear / fractured timeline and multiple perspectives.

Composer
Ludwig Göransson
Cinematography
Hoyte van Hoytema
Cast
Cillian MurphyEmily BluntMatt DamonRobert Downey Jr.Florence PughJosh HartnettCasey AffleckRami Malek

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AlamosNew Mexico

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionWar's Cost
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineMultiple PerspectivesFrame Narrative
Tone
BleakContemplativeTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story
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