NickNaylor
3/10Worthless imaginary drama that has nothing to do with the real manhatten project. Nothing more to say than save yourself the time and skip this piece of historically incorrect ...
Reviewed on June 6, 2021
Fat Man and Little Boy(1989)
The story of the extraordinary people who changed our world.
6.2(169)2h 7m1989-10-20
DramaHistoryWar
Fat Man and Little Boy 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 their frequent conflicts, Groves and Oppenheimer ultimately push ahead with two bomb designs — the bigger "Fat Man" and the more streamlined "Little Boy."
Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) is a drama, history and war film directed by Roland Joffé, released on October 20, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia and John Cusack. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 169 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland Joffé
- Writers:
- Bruce Robinson, Roland Joffé
- Producers:
- Tony Garnett
- Cinematographer:
- Vilmos Zsigmond
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Lightmotive
- Status:
- Released
Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) Trailer
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Fat Man and Little Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Newman
as Gen. Leslie R. Groves
Dwight Schultz
as J. Robert Oppenheimer
Bonnie Bedelia
as Kitty Oppenheimer
John Cusack
as Michael Merriman
Laura Dern
as Kathleen Robinson
Ron Frazier
as Peter de Silva
John C. McGinley
as Richard Schoenfield
Natasha Richardson
as Jean Tatlock
Ron Vawter
as Jamie Latrobe
- Michael Brockman
Michael Brockman
as William "Deke" Parsons
Del Close
as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
John Considine
as Robert Tuckson
Key crew
Directed by Roland Joffé, written by Bruce Robinson and Roland Joffé, produced by Tony Garnett.
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Fat Man and Little Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 169 ratings.
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Fat Man and Little Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fat Man and Little Boy online?
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Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fat Man and Little Boy?
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The main cast of Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) includes Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, John Cusack and Laura Dern. The film was directed by Roland Joffé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fat Man and Little Boy released?
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Fat Man and Little Boy was released on October 20, 1989 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Fat Man and Little Boy worth watching?
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Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 169 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fat Man and Little Boy?
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