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1989127 minDrama, History, War

Fat Man and Little Boy

Is Fat Man and Little Boy a Hit or Flop?

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Is Fat Man and Little Boy worth watching? With a rating of 6.2/10, this Drama, History, War film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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."

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Top Cast

Paul Newman
Paul NewmanGen. Leslie R. Groves
Dwight Schultz
Dwight SchultzJ. Robert Oppenheimer
Bonnie Bedelia
Bonnie BedeliaKitty Oppenheimer
John Cusack
John CusackMichael Merriman
Laura Dern
Laura DernKathleen Robinson
Ron Frazier
Ron FrazierPeter de Silva
John C. McGinley
John C. McGinleyRichard Schoenfield
Natasha Richardson
Natasha RichardsonJean Tatlock
Ron Vawter
Ron VawterJamie Latrobe
Michael Brockman
Michael BrockmanWilliam "Deke" Parsons

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fat Man and Little Boy worth watching?

Fat Man and Little Boy has received mixed reviews with a 6.2/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, History, War movies.

Is Fat Man and Little Boy hit or flop?

Fat Man and Little Boy has received average ratings (6.2/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Fat Man and Little Boy?

Fat Man and Little Boy is a Drama, History, War movie that 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...

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Critic Reviews

NickNaylorJun 6, 2021
★ 3

Worthless 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 ...