Adams: Doctor Atomic (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, Adams: Doctor Atomic is a music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 166 minutes.
What it’s about. John Adams’s mesmerizing score, in the powerful production of Penny Woolcock, tells the story of one of the pivotal moments in human history—the creation of the atomic bomb. Conducted by Alan Gilbert in his Met debut, this gripping opera presents the human face of the scientists, military men, and others who were involved in the project, as they wrestled with the implications of their work. Baritone Gerald Finley gives a powerful star turn in the title role as the brilliant J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Who’s in it. Adams: Doctor Atomic stars Richard Paul Fink as Edward Teller, Gerald Finley as J. Robert Oppenheimer, Sasha Cooke as Kitty Oppenheimer and Thomas Glenn as Robert Wilson, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adams: Doctor Atomic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adams: Doctor Atomic tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adams: Doctor Atomic (2008)?
- In US, Adams: Doctor Atomic is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Adams: Doctor Atomic?
- Adams: Doctor Atomic stars Richard Paul Fink, Gerald Finley, Sasha Cooke, Thomas Glenn and Eric Owens.
- When was Adams: Doctor Atomic released?
- Adams: Doctor Atomic was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.