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Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, premiered in Paris on July 11, 2023, and was released theatrically in the US and UK on July 21, 2023. In Australia, the film received an MA 15+ rating from the Australian Classification Board for strong sex and a suicide scene. While it is currently available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV+, it will be available to stream online from late March 2024 on BINGE.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of release in Australia | 22 March 2024 |
| Streaming platforms | Binge, Foxtel, Netflix, Paramount+, Apple TV Store, Google Play, Prime Video Store |
| Director | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Kenneth Branagh, Rami Malek |
| Subject | J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "Father of the Atomic Bomb" |
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Streaming platforms in Australia
In Australia, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer will be available to stream on Paramount+ from 22 March 2025. The movie was previously available on BINGE, Foxtel, and Netflix.
Speaking of streaming platforms in Australia, there are quite a few options to choose from. The major ones include Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, Stan, BINGE, and Foxtel Now. Netflix, an American streaming service, expanded to Australia in 2015, and as of 2019, approximately 11.5 million Australians had a Netflix subscription. Stan is another popular option, with 2.9 million Australians subscribing as of 2019. Disney+ and Apple TV+ are also American streaming services that have expanded to Australia.
In addition to these, there are other niche streaming services that cater to specific interests or genres. For example, Shudder is a streaming platform for horror fans, while Acorn TV focuses on British television and film. Similarly, DocPlay specialises in documentaries, and BritBox caters to fans of British humour and mysteries. For anime enthusiasts, there's Crunchyroll and Funimation, the latter of which offers both dubbed and subbed content.
Some free streaming services are also available in Australia, such as Tubi TV, Kanopy, and ABC iview. These services often have a limited selection of movies and shows, but they can be a great option if you're looking for something different or don't want to pay a subscription fee.
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Awards and nominations
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer received numerous accolades, including 13 Academy Award nominations and seven wins, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor. Cillian Murphy, who portrayed the titular character, earned a Best Actor Oscar for his performance, marking his first Oscar nomination. Additionally, the film secured five Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, and eight Critics Choice Awards.
At the British Academy Film Awards, Oppenheimer won seven awards out of 13 nominations, with Nolan receiving the Best Director award and Murphy becoming the first Irish-born performer to receive a BAFTA in a leading category. The film was also recognised by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute, both naming it one of the top 10 films of 2023.
The film's direction, screenplay, performances, musical score, cinematography, and editing received widespread recognition. It grossed $975 million worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2023, the highest-grossing biographical film of all time, and the highest-grossing World War II-related film.
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Plot
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer is a biographical thriller based on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist who led the development of the first nuclear weapons during World War II. The film is based on the 2005 biography "American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer", exploring his rise to fame and eventual fall from grace.
The plot of the film follows Oppenheimer's life from his early days as a physics student at Cambridge in 1924 to his involvement in the Manhattan Project during World War II. In 1938, with the discovery of nuclear fission and the Germans' success in splitting the atom, Oppenheimer realises the potential for weaponisation. In 1942, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves appoints Oppenheimer to lead the top-secret Manhattan Project, with the goal of developing an atomic bomb to end the war. Oppenheimer assembles a team of scientists, including Edward Teller and Isidor Isaac Rabi, and they spend years working on what would become the world's first nuclear weapons.
The film intertwines the perspective of Lewis Strauss during Oppenheimer's 1954 Atomic Energy Commission hearing, where he is accused of having ties to communism. The hearing explores Oppenheimer's tumultuous personal life, including his intermittent affair with Jean Tatlock, a communist psychiatrist who later died by suicide.
As the film progresses, it depicts the first successful atomic bomb test in 1945, followed by the devastating bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Oppenheimer is haunted by the mass destruction and fatalities caused by his invention. He becomes resolved to prevent further nuclear research and limit the spread of nuclear weapons. However, his new stance generates controversy, and he gains enemies in the government, leading to his downfall.
The film also explores the phenomenon of delayed reactions, as Nolan wanted to showcase how people are not always confronted with the consequences of their actions immediately.
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Cast
The 2023 epic biographical thriller film "Oppenheimer" boasts an impressive cast of talented actors. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan and is based on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist who played a crucial role in developing the first nuclear weapons during World War II. Here is a detailed breakdown of the film's cast:
Cillian Murphy: Murphy portrays the enigmatic lead, J. Robert Oppenheimer. He is known for his roles in Peaky Blinders and other Nolan films. Murphy's dedication to the role involved extensive reading about Oppenheimer and weight loss to resemble the scientist's gaunt appearance. His performance has been hailed as one of the best of his career, with some predicting an Oscar nomination.
Robert Downey Jr.: Downey Jr. takes on the role of Lewis Strauss, a member of the United States Atomic Energy Commission. This is not his first collaboration with Nolan, as they previously met for a role in "Batman Begins." His performance in "Oppenheimer" has been praised as one of his best, showcasing his acting prowess beyond his iconic role as Iron Man.
Emily Blunt: Blunt portrays Katherine "Kitty" Oppenheimer. Her enthusiasm for the role led her to reach out to Murphy to gain insight into working with Nolan. While some critics felt her role was underwritten, Blunt's performance added depth to the film.
Matt Damon: Damon portrays Leslie Groves in the film. He had previously worked with Nolan on "Interstellar." His performance in "Oppenheimer" stood out, showcasing his exceptional acting talents.
Supporting Cast: The film also features notable actors in supporting roles, including Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh. Benny Safdie, a writer-director, was cast as physicist Edward Teller.
The cast of "Oppenheimer" has received widespread acclaim for their performances, with critics praising their ability to portray the complex characters and emotional depth of the story. The film has also been recognised for its cinematography, screenplay, and Nolan's direction.
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Critical reception
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, starring Cillian Murphy as the titular character, was released in Australia on streaming platforms Binge, Foxtel, and Paramount+ on 22 March 2024. The film was also released in Japanese theatres on 29 March 2024.
Oppenheimer received critical acclaim, with praise for its screenplay, cast performances, and cinematography. It was frequently ranked as one of Nolan's best films and one of the best films of 2023. The film was nominated for 13 awards at the 96th Academy Awards, winning seven, including Best Picture, Best Director (Nolan), Best Actor (Murphy), and Best Supporting Actor (Downey). It also won five Golden Globe Awards and seven British Academy Film Awards. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a score of 93% based on 508 critic reviews, with an average rating of 8.6/10. Metacritic gave the film a score of 90 out of 100, based on 69 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.
Despite the acclaim, some critics found the film's second half to be lacking in pace and criticised the writing of the female characters. Mark Hughes of Forbes called the film a "hot mess", praising its ambition and brilliant moments but finding that they did not come together as a compelling narrative. Hughes also noted that the film could have focused more on the central moment of Oppenheimer's life—the successful test of the atomic bomb. He wrote that the moment "should've been a more central moment in the film, instead of getting less screen time than and roughly equal emotional representation as his love life".
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Frequently asked questions
The movie Oppenheimer was released in Australia on 22 March 2024 on BINGE.
You can watch the movie Oppenheimer in Australia on Paramount+, BINGE, Foxtel, and Netflix.
The director of the movie Oppenheimer is Christopher Nolan.
