How to Watch 'Oppenheimer' Online: Stream the Oscar-Winning Film Now (2024)

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Rebecca Rovenstine

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimersolidified 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 laterstruggles with its moral implications,Oppenheimer is now available to stream on Peaco*ck.

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 Peaco*ck.

Starring Cillian Murphyin 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 theUnited 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 Oppenheimeronline.

Where to stream Oppenheimeronline:

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer is streaming exclusively on Peaco*ck as of Friday, February 16. Peaco*ck memberships start at $6 per month and includes content from NBC, Bravo and Hallmark as well as select live sports.

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How to buy the Oppenheimer movie:

Those who want to own one of the biggest movies of the year can buy Oppenheimeron Prime Video and Apple TVfor $20. Both platforms also rent the film for $6.

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How to watchOppenheimerfor free:

While there's no way to stream Oppenheimercompletely free of charge, the movie is now available on Peaco*ck.Oppenheimerwill join other Christopher Nolan films on Peaco*ck, where subscribers can stream the award-winning movie as part of their plan for no additional charge.

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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 forTenet, 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 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.

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Dunkirk

Viewers drawn toOppenheimerdue 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,Dunkirkalso stars Cillian Murphey, as well as Harry Styles and Tom Hardy.

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.

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 Chalametand 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 talentedJoseph Gordon-LevittandElliot Pagein Nolan's thrillerInception. In the award-winning film, a thief takes dream-sharing technology to steal secrets and plant ideas in people's dreams.

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.

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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