Oppenheimer was one of the most successful films of 2023, and with good reason.

5 Fascinating Details That "Oppenheimer" Left Out

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O ppenheimer was one of the most successful films of 2023, and with good reason. Christopher Nolan's account of the "father of the atomic bomb" is a meticulous biopic and gripping thriller all at once, with its depiction of the Trinity nuclear test ranking among the most awe-inspiring visual spectacles in cinema. The film didn't tell the whole historical story, however — no single movie could — and some of the details that were omitted are as compelling as the ones that made it into the final cut.

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