Oppenheimer, the must-see film starring Cillian Murphy, has found a new streaming home in the UK and Ireland.
Directed by Christopher Nolan, the Oscar-winning drama stars Murphy in the titular role as American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer.
The film follows the life of the famous physicist, detailing the events that took place before and after he helped to create the world's first atomic bomb during World War II.
Released in 2023, the star-studded film co-stars Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Rami Malek, and Florence Pugh among others.
Grossing $940-plus million worldwide, the hugely successful film will be added to Netflix in the UK and Ireland next month, where fans can stream it from 12 July.
It is currently available to stream on Sky Cinema and NOW, though the title will be removed from those services in 16 days.
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Upon its release, critics praised the film for its lead performances and director. It currently has an impressive score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from 507 reviews.
In its review of the film, AV Club called it a "masterpiece", adding that Murphy's performance in the title role was "driven, vulnerable" and "remarkably controlled".
"It’s Christopher Nolan’s best film so far," it wrote. "A step up to a new level for one of our finest filmmakers, and a movie that burns itself into your brain."
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Digital Spy said in its review: "Oppenheimer is absolutely a movie that you'll want to discuss and chew over for days after first viewing.
"It's an absorbing and spectacular watch first and foremost, but also one that provokes you to think about the big, weighty topics that arose from Oppenheimer changing the world."
The movie can also be purchased on digital platforms such as Prime Video, iTunes, and Microsoft Store.
Oppenheimer will be available to stream on Netflix in the UK and Ireland from 12 July. It is currently streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.
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