# Oppenheimer (2023) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/oppenheimer-2023/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 93% |
| Audience Score | 91% |
| Metascore | 90/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Christopher Nolan |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Runtime | 181 min |
| Festival premiere | BFI London 2023 |

## Quick answer

Oppenheimer (2023) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Nolan’s towering biopic — Cillian Murphy’s haunted Oppenheimer anchors the decade’s defining awards-season epic. Metascore 90/100. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

## Critics consensus

Nolan’s towering biopic — Cillian Murphy’s haunted Oppenheimer anchors the decade’s defining awards-season epic.

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek

## Accolades

Premiered at BFI London 2023.

## Common questions

**Is Oppenheimer worth watching?**
Oppenheimer holds a 88% Celluloid Score. Nolan’s towering biopic — Cillian Murphy’s haunted Oppenheimer anchors the decade’s defining awards-season epic.

**What is Oppenheimer about?**
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

**Who directed Oppenheimer?**
Oppenheimer (2023) was directed by Christopher Nolan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Oppenheimer?**
88% — the average of five public sources: critics 93%, audience 91%, Metascore 90/100, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**Where can I watch Oppenheimer?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Oppenheimer page for current options.

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