Rating Christopher Nolan movies part 1
Oppenheimer (2023)
Genre: Biographical Drama / Historical Thriller
Director & Writer: Christopher Nolan
Based on: American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
Runtime: 180 minutes
Release Date: July 21, 2023 (United States)
Language: English (with some German, Italian, and Dutch dialogue)
Main Cast
Actor Character
Cillian Murphy J. Robert Oppenheimer
Emily Blunt Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer
Matt Damon Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves
Robert Downey Jr. Lewis Strauss
Florence Pugh Jean Tatlock
Josh Hartnett Ernest Lawrence
Casey Affleck Boris Pash
Rami Malek David Hill
Benny Safdie Edward Teller
Kenneth Branagh Niels Bohr
Tom Conti Albert Einstein
Jason Clarke Roger Robb
Alden Ehrenreich Senate Aide
Production Details
Category Details
Director Christopher Nolan
Writer Christopher Nolan
Producers Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Charles Roven
Production Company Syncopy Inc.
Distributor Universal Pictures
Cinematography Hoyte van Hoytema
Editing Jennifer Lame
Music Ludwig Göransson
Production Design Ruth De Jong
Filming Highlights
Filmed primarily between February and May 2022.
Shot across New Mexico, California, and New Jersey.
One of the first feature films to combine IMAX 65 mm and 65 mm black-and-white film, with Kodak developing new black-and-white 70 mm film stock specifically for the production.
The Trinity nuclear test was recreated largely with practical effects rather than CGI.
Budget
Item Amount
Production Budget US$100 million
The film was notable for achieving its large-scale period recreation and practical effects on a comparatively modest budget for a Christopher Nolan blockbuster.
Box Office Collection
Region Gross
United States & Canada US$330.1 million
International US$645.7 million
Worldwide Total US$975.8 million
Milestones
Highest-grossing biographical film at the time of its release.
One of the highest-grossing R-rated films ever.
Highest-grossing World War II-related film.
Earned approximately US$190 million from IMAX screenings alone.
Awards and Recognition
7 Academy Awards (Oscars) including:
Best Picture
Best Director (Christopher Nolan)
Best Actor (Cillian Murphy)
Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.)
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Original Score
13 Academy Award nominations overall.
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