Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer solidified its spot as one of the biggest movies of our time. For those hoping to watch the Oscar-winning movie about the brilliant scientist who created the atomic bomb and later struggles with its moral implications, Oppenheimer is now available to stream on Peacock.
After surpassing $900 million at the box office last summer, Oppenheimer reached an IMAX release box office record. Since then, the film has taken the awards season by storm, earning seven Academy Awards — including Best Picture and Nolan’s first Best Director win — five Golden Globe Awards, and eight Critics Choice Awards. Seven months after its release in theaters, the acclaimed film landed on Peacock.
Starring Cillian Murphy in his Oscar-winning portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the star-studded film is based on the biography American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. The movie also stars Robert Downey Jr. — who took home the Best Supporting Actor Oscar — as the United States Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Lewis Strauss, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, Benny Safdie and others.
Ahead, read more to learn how to watch Oppenheimer online.
Where to stream Oppenheimer online:
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is streaming exclusively on Peacock as of Friday, February 16. Peacock memberships start at $6 per month and includes content from NBC, Bravo and Hallmark as well as select live sports.
How to buy the Oppenheimer movie:
Those who want to own one of the biggest movies of the year can buy Oppenheimer on Prime Video and Apple TV for $20. Both platforms also rent the film for $6.
How to watch Oppenheimer for free:
While there’s no way to stream Oppenheimer completely free of charge, the movie is now available on Peacock. Oppenheimer will join other Christopher Nolan films on Peacock, where subscribers can stream the award-winning movie as part of their plan for no additional charge.
How to watch more Christopher Nolan movies:
It’s no secret that Christopher Nolan is one of the most accomplished directors of our time. Delivering hit after hit, Nolan’s films are thought-provoking and powerful. After you’ve streamed Oppenheimer, if you’re itching to see more of Nolan’s films, we’ve rounded up most of the famed director’s work and found where you can stream them from the comfort of your home.
Tenet
Nolan spent over five years writing the script for Tenet, a sci-fi thriller about an unnamed CIA agent played by John David Washington. In the film, the agent is enlisted to stop the next world war and must bend time to fight in a new way.
Tenet
Tenet is available to rent or purchase on both Amazon and Apple TV.
Tenet is returning to theaters for a limited time so viewers can experience the film in IMAX. Starting on February 23, the Nolan film will be in theaters for one week for those who missed it the first time when it was originally playing in theaters in 2020. Tickets are available now and may sell out fast due to the limited release.
Dunkirk
Viewers drawn to Oppenheimer due to its historical plotline will want to check out Dunkirk. Depicting the heart-wrenching evacuation of Dunkirk via land, air and sea during World War II, Dunkirk also stars Cillian Murphey, as well as Harry Styles and Tom Hardy.
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Dunkirk
You have options when choosing to watch Dunkirk, as it’s available on both Netflix and Max.
Memento
Memento — one of Nolan’s first films —stars Guy Pearce as Leonard, a man who can no longer form new memories. His last memory is the murder of his wife (Carrie-Anne Moss) and he is on a quest to find the person responsible.
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Memento
You can watch Nolan’s thriller, Momento, by renting it on Amazon.
Interstellar
Co-written and directed by Nolan, the award-winning Interstellar depicts a grim future for our world. When the Earth becomes uninhabitable and there is no more food, a father (Matthew McConaughey) must leave his family to find a new planet for humankind. This all-star cast (Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, John Lithgow, Timothée Chalamet and Michael Caine) delivers incredible performances.
The Prestige
In the early 1890s, two London magicians, played by Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman, are in a battle of wits. The pair goes to unthinkable lengths to one-up another, to the point where they sacrifice everything they hold dear. Other cast members include Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, David Bowie and Piper Perabo.
The Dark Knight Trilogy
For many, Nolan’s best-known works are the Batman films starring Christian Bale: Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises. Beginning with how DC’s Bruce Wayne becomes Batman and ending with a final battle to save Gotham City from the Joker (Heath Ledger), these flicks are worthy of a weekend movie marathon.
Inception
The incredibly talented Leonardo DiCaprio stars with the equally talented Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Elliot Page in Nolan’s thriller Inception. In the award-winning film, a thief takes dream-sharing technology to steal secrets and plant ideas in people’s dreams.
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Insomnia
After a local teen is beaten to death, two detectives played by Al Pacino and Hilary Swank are on a quest to find who is responsible. However, when Pacino’s character is plagued by delusions from his insomnia and is secretly contacted by the killer (Robin Williams), things quickly fall apart. One of Williams’ rare, more serious roles, this 2002 Nolan film is worthy of a watch.
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Insomnia
Currently, Insomnia isn’t streaming on any services, but you can rent it from Amazon.
Following
Last, but not least, is Nolan’s directorial debut, Following. Released in 1998, Following, tells the story of a neo-noir writer whose life is changed when a thief takes him under his wing. While this movie isn’t well known, it really gives insight into Nolan’s early work.
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