A gripping historical drama exploring J. Robert Oppenheimer's moral dilemmas and the creation of the atomic bomb during World War II.

Oppenheimer chronicles the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a brilliant physicist who leads the Manhattan Project during World War II to create the atomic bomb. As the project progresses, Oppenheimer grapples with the moral implications of unleashing such destructive power upon the world.

The narrative unfolds through non-linear storytelling, revealing the complexities of Oppenheimer's character and his relationships, including his wife Kitty and fellow physicist Leo Szilard. The film delves into the moral dilemmas faced by scientists involved in creating devastating weapons and raises thought-provoking questions about the responsibility of scientific progress.