Fat Man and Little Boy (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1989, Fat Man and Little Boy is a drama, war and history film directed by Roland Joffé, running about 127 minutes. “The story of the extraordinary people who changed our world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 conflicts, Groves and Oppenheimer ultimately push ahead with two bomb designs — the bigger "Fat Man" and the more streamlined "Little Boy."
Who’s in it. Fat Man and Little Boy stars Paul Newman as Gen. Leslie R. Groves, Dwight Schultz as J. Robert Oppenheimer, Bonnie Bedelia as Kitty Oppenheimer and John Cusack as Michael Merriman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Fat Man and Little Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fat Man and Little Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fat Man and Little Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)?
- In US, Fat Man and Little Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fat Man and Little Boy worth watching?
- Fat Man and Little Boy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fat Man and Little Boy?
- Fat Man and Little Boy stars Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, John Cusack and Laura Dern.
- When was Fat Man and Little Boy released?
- Fat Man and Little Boy was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.