8.7
Viewer Rating
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Oppenheimer (2023)
Oppenheimer (2023)
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
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer 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
Detailed 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.
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.
Oppenheimer (2023) does not depict any transsexual characters or themes within its narrative or historical context. The film focuses on J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and the atomic bomb's development, without addressing transsexual experiences or identities. An actor's personal identity is separate from the film's content.
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
User Ratings
8.3
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.3
9.0
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