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Oppenheimer
A dense, cerebral plunge into a brilliant mind's moral unraveling, with relentless dialogue and haunting imagery that lingers long after.
About 2023 film directed by Christopher Nolan
Genres drama, biographical, epic, thriller, historical
Directed by Christopher Nolan
Written by Christopher Nolan
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Gary Oldman, Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, Casey Affleck
Music Ludwig Göransson
Runtime 180 min
Country United States, United Kingdom
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