Oppenheimer (2023)
Our Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.7
Overview
A dramatization of the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who had a large hand in the development of the atomic bombs that brought an end to World War II....
Starring Cast
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Rating categories
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
A dramatization of the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who had a large hand in the development of the atomic bombs that brought an end to World War II....
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's dominant themes, particularly its pointed critique of McCarthyism and its exploration of the moral and ethical dilemmas of nuclear warfare, align with values often emphasized by the political left, leading to a left-leaning rating.
The film adheres to traditional casting, accurately reflecting the historical demographics of the era and the real individuals portrayed, who were predominantly white males. Its narrative focuses on the historical events and personal dramas without explicitly incorporating modern DEI themes or critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Oppenheimer does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on historical events, scientific endeavors, and heterosexual relationships, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
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.
Rating Breakdown
8.7
Overall 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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