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How to Watch ‘Oppenheimer’ Online

One of the most acclaimed movies in recent memory, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is finally arriving on streaming, 209 days after it first premiered on the big screen. Nominated for 13 Academy Awards and amassing more than $1 billion at the global box office, this powerful study of one of the most impactful minds on 20th Century history is available to stream on Peacock beginning on Friday, Feb. 16, just in time to prepare for the home stretch of awards season. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch 'Oppenheimer'

About 'Oppenheimer'

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, “Oppenheimer” explores the paradox of one of the most enigmatic men in history who risks destroying the world in order to save it. At the height of the second world war, physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy) becomes the central figure in America’s race against the Nazis to develop the first atomic bomb. Yet, after the bomb has been dropped, Oppenheimer dedicates his life to preventing it from ever being used again, despite the damage it does to his life and career.

Murphy is joined by an all-star cast that includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh.

In addition to Best Picture and Best Direction, Murphy is the frontrunner for Best Actor as is Downey Jr. for Best Supporting Actor; Blunt is nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

Can you watch 'Oppenheimer' for free?

Peacock does not offer a free trial, but you can watch ‘Oppenheimer’ as part of your subscription at no extra charge. If you want to save, you can get an entire year of Peacock for $59.99.

What devices can you use to stream 'Oppenheimer'?

You can watch Peacock using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

'Oppenheimer' Trailer

  • Peacock

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    Peacock includes news, entertainment, sports, late-night, and reality from various NBCU properties including NBC, Bravo, and E!.

    Peacock also includes the entire library of Bravo shows and has exclusives like “Below Deck: Down Under.” They also include live and on-demand access to Hallmark channels.

    The company has acquired the rights to many classic shows like “Parks and Recreation,” and the entire Dick Wolf library including “Law & Order” and “Chicago Fire.”

    The service also features blockbusters and critically-acclaimed films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and content acquired from Hollywood’s biggest studios.


Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.

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