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Fat Man and Little Boy
“The story of the extraordinary people who changed our world.”
Fat Man and Little Boy at a glance
Fat Man and Little Boy is a 1989 drama and history film, running 2h 7m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG-13 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated PG-13 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1989-10-20
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Genres
- Drama, History, War
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 · 170 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmAssigned to oversee the development of the atomic bomb, Gen. Leslie Groves is a stern military man determined to have the project go according to plan. He selects J. Robert Oppenheimer as the key scientist on the top-secret operation, but the two men clash fiercely on a number of issues. Despite their frequent conflicts, Groves and Oppenheimer ultimately push ahead with two bomb designs — the bigger "Fat Man" and the more streamlined "Little Boy."
Cast
14 names
Paul NewmanGen. Leslie R. Groves
Dwight SchultzJ. Robert Oppenheimer
Bonnie BedeliaKitty Oppenheimer
John CusackMichael Merriman
Laura DernKathleen Robinson
Ron FrazierPeter de Silva
John C. McGinleyRichard Schoenfield
Natasha RichardsonJean Tatlock
Ron VawterJamie Latrobe
Del CloseDr. Kenneth Whiteside
John ConsidineRobert Tuckson
Allan CordunerFranz GoetheQuestions about Fat Man and Little Boy
Quick answersWhere can I watch Fat Man and Little Boy in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Fat Man and Little Boy is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Amazon Video, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Fat Man and Little Boy suitable for children?
Fat Man and Little Boy is rated PG-13 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Fat Man and Little Boy about?
Assigned to oversee the development of the atomic bomb, Gen. Leslie Groves is a stern military man determined to have the project go according to plan. He selects J. Robert Oppenheimer as the key scientist on the top-secret operation, but the two men clash fiercely on a number of issues. Despite their frequent…
How long is Fat Man and Little Boy?
Fat Man and Little Boy runs for 2h 7m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Fat Man and Little Boy trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Fat Man and Little Boy (1989), 35mm film trailer, scope 2.36:1, 4K trichromy, 3840x1624 without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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