Apple TVOppenheimer (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on the moral complexities of nuclear weapons and its sympathetic portrayal of those persecuted during the McCarthy era, while depicting anti-communist officials as antagonists, aligns with progressive critiques of power and historical injustice.
The movie features a cast that largely reflects the historical figures of the period, predominantly white males, without intentional race or gender swaps for traditionally white roles. The narrative explores the moral complexities and historical consequences tied to its central characters and events, but it does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Oppenheimer's profound engagement with the Bhagavad Gita, using its philosophical depth to articulate his moral reckoning after the atomic bomb's creation. This engagement is treated with intellectual seriousness and respect, providing a crucial lens for understanding his internal conflict and the immense consequences of his actions.
The film portrays the insidious nature of anti-Semitism through characters like Lewis Strauss, whose prejudice against Oppenheimer (partly due to his Jewish heritage) is clearly condemned by the narrative. The film positions the audience to sympathize with Oppenheimer, highlighting the injustice of such bigotry.
Oppenheimer does not feature any notable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative is entirely dedicated to the historical, scientific, and political events surrounding J. Robert Oppenheimer and the atomic bomb, with no focus on LGBTQ+ identities or experiences. Therefore, the film's net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal is N/A due to absence.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Oppenheimer is a historical biopic depicting real-life figures from the Manhattan Project era. All major and named characters are portrayed with the same gender as their historical counterparts, with no instances of a character's documented gender being changed for the film.
The film is a historical biopic depicting real-life figures from the Manhattan Project era. All major and minor historical characters, who were canonically white, are portrayed by actors of the same race. No instances of race swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.3
8.1
Critic Ratings
9.3
9.0
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