Fat Man and Little Boy

The story of the extraordinary people who changed our world.

19892h 7m6.2(170 votes)

DramaHistoryWar

Synopsis

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 the…

Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) is a drama, history, and war film directed by Roland Joffé. It stars Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, and Bonnie Bedelia. The film runs for 2 hours 7 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 170 votes.

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Director

Roland Joffé

Cast

Paul Newman

Gen. Leslie R. Groves

Dwight Schultz

J. Robert Oppenheimer

Bonnie Bedelia

Kitty Oppenheimer

John Cusack

Michael Merriman

Laura Dern

Kathleen Robinson

Ron Frazier

Peter de Silva

John C. McGinley

Richard Schoenfield

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Who stars in Fat Man and Little Boy?

Fat Man and Little Boy stars Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, and John Cusack, and was directed by Roland Joffé.

How long is Fat Man and Little Boy?

Fat Man and Little Boy has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes.

When did Fat Man and Little Boy come out?

Fat Man and Little Boy was released in 1989.

What genre is Fat Man and Little Boy?

Fat Man and Little Boy is a drama, history, and war film.

Is Fat Man and Little Boy worth watching?

Fat Man and Little Boy holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.