Oppenheimer is a 2023 epic biographical thriller film[a] written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-produced it with Emma Thomas and Charles Roven.

[4] Based on the 2005 biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, it chronicles the career of American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, from his studies to his direction of the Los Alamos Laboratory, during World War II, and the 1954 security hearing that resulted in his political fall from grace.

[5] The film stars Cillian Murphy as the titular character with an ensemble supporting cast including Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh.

[30] Oppenheimer garnered awards and nominations from a wide assortment of categories, with recognition for its direction, screenplay, performances (particularly those of Murphy and Downey Jr.), Ludwig Göransson's musical score, Hoyte van Hoytema's cinematography, and Jennifer Lame's editing.

Oppenheimer received another thirteen nominations at the 29th Critics' Choice Awards, winning eight, including Best Director (Nolan), Best Supporting Actor (Downey Jr.), and Best Score.