Oppenheimer Cast
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who led the development of the atomic bomb during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. The film explores his complex relationships, the moral implications of his work, and the political persecution he faced during the Cold War era.
Main Cast of Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Emily Blunt
Kitty Oppenheimer
Matt Damon
Leslie Groves
Robert Downey Jr.
Lewis Strauss
Florence Pugh
Jean Tatlock
Josh Hartnett
Ernest Lawrence
Casey Affleck
Boris Pash
Rami Malek
David Hill
Complete Cast List
| Actor Name | Character Name | Role Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cillian Murphy | J. Robert Oppenheimer | Theoretical physicist, "father of the atomic bomb" |
| Emily Blunt | Kitty Oppenheimer | Oppenheimer's wife, biologist |
| Matt Damon | Leslie Groves | U.S. Army General, Manhattan Project director |
| Robert Downey Jr. | Lewis Strauss | AEC Chairman, Oppenheimer's adversary |
| Florence Pugh | Jean Tatlock | Psychiatrist, Oppenheimer's lover |
| Josh Hartnett | Ernest Lawrence | Nuclear physicist, Nobel laureate |
| Casey Affleck | Boris Pash | U.S. Army intelligence officer |
| Rami Malek | David Hill | Physicist |
| Kenneth Branagh | Niels Bohr | Danish physicist, Nobel laureate |
| Benny Safdie | Edward Teller | Theoretical physicist |
| Jason Clarke | Roger Robb | Special counsel |
| Dylan Arnold | Frank Oppenheimer | Robert's brother, physicist |
| Tom Conti | Albert Einstein | Theoretical physicist |
| James D'Arcy | Patrick Blackett | British physicist, Nobel laureate |
| David Dastmalchian | William Borden | AEC executive director |
| Dane DeHaan | Kenneth Nichols | U.S. Army engineer |
| Alden Ehrenreich | Senate Aide | Congressional assistant |
| Tony Goldwyn | Gordon Gray | AEC board chairman |
| David Krumholtz | Isidor Isaac Rabi | Physicist, Nobel laureate |
| Matthew Modine | Vannevar Bush | Science administrator |
| Scott Grimes | Counsel | Legal advisor |
| Kurt Koehler | Thomas Morgan | AEC board member |
| John Gowans | Ward Evans | AEC board member |
| Macon Blair | Lloyd Garrison | Oppenheimer's attorney |
| Gustaf Skarsgård | Hans Bethe | Theoretical physicist |
| Trond Fausa | George Kistiakowsky | Physical chemist |
| Gary Oldman | Harry S. Truman | 33rd U.S. President |
| Josh Peck | Kenneth Bainbridge | Physicist, Trinity test director |
| Jack Quaid | Richard Feynman | Theoretical physicist |
| Emma Dumont | Jackie Oppenheimer | Frank's wife |
| Olivia Thirlby | Lilli Hornig | Chemist |
About Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer is a 2023 epic biographical thriller written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography "American Prometheus" by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, the film chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb during World War II.
The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing nearly $1 billion worldwide and receiving widespread acclaim for its performances, particularly Cillian Murphy's portrayal of Oppenheimer. It won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Murphy.
The Manhattan Project
The film meticulously recreates the Manhattan Project, the top-secret U.S. government program that developed the first nuclear weapons. The ensemble cast brings to life the brilliant scientists, military officials, and government figures who shaped this pivotal moment in history.
Christopher Nolan's Vision
Shot entirely on IMAX film, Oppenheimer represents Nolan's most ambitious historical drama. The film explores complex themes of scientific responsibility, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of technological advancement, anchored by an exceptional ensemble cast of acclaimed actors.