July 21, 2023
Excessive sex, violence, immorality, and/or worldview problems.
Released
July 21, 2023
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, and Rami Malek
Directed by Christopher Nolan, rated R, released July 21, 2023. The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, among others.
Ambition meets conscience. The film asks what responsibility we carry for the worlds we build.
Critics have been especially enthusiastic—93% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer—with audiences largely in agreement at 91% on the Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 8.3/10.
Pair the scores with the MovieGuide content breakdown and the source reviews linked on this page to decide if it fits your night in.
Ambition meets conscience. The film asks what responsibility we carry for the worlds we build.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content -3 — excessive content concerns. The write-up flags substantial concerns (language, sexuality, violence, and/or worldview), urging strong caution or avoidance for family audiences.
Critics & audience
Critics are overwhelmingly positive at 93% on the Tomatometer, clustering around praise for craft, emotion, and rewatch value. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (91%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 8.3/10, reflecting excellent broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
