Oppenheimer: Streaming release date and where to watch in Australia

Find out where the acclaimed Oppenheimer movie is streaming in Australia.

Christopher Nolan’s new movie, Oppenheimer, follows J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), the scientist behind the development of the atomic bomb.

Based on “American Prometheus”, the film explores Oppenheimer’s life: his early studies and his eventual illustrious career as a physicist, his tumultuous personal life, and his leadership of the Manhattan Project.

His appointment to lead a project tasked to develop an apocalyptic weapon changed the course of history and made him the “Father of the Atomic Bomb”, a name that would later become his undoing.

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Where is Oppenheimer streaming in Australia?

After its theatrical run, Oppenheimer became available with Universal releasing Oppenheimer on digital platforms, allowing you to rent or buy the movie on Apple TV Store, Google Play or Prime Video Store.

After the digital release, Oppenheimer finally debuted on subscription services, streaming on BINGE in Australia from 22 March 2024, as well as on Foxtel and Foxtel Now from 23 March 2024. The movie was removed from these services one year after.

With the film leaving BINGE, Foxtel, and even Netflix, the only option for streaming Oppenheimer in Australia as of this writing is Paramount+, dropping on the service from Saturday, 22 March 2025.

Where is Oppenheimer streaming?	Available?
BINGE	No longer available
Foxtel Now	No longer available
Foxtel	No longer available
Netflix	No longer available
Paramount+	Available from 22 March 2025

Oppenheimer trailer

Check out the Oppenheimer trailer below.

What is the plot of the Oppenheimer movie?

At the height of World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. (Matt Damon) appoints theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to lead the top-secret Manhattan Project. Its goal is to develop an atomic bomb that will bring an end to the ongoing war. Working alongside a team of scientists, including Edward Teller (Benny Safdie) and Isidor Isaac Rabi (David Krumholtz), they spend years working on the ultimate weapons of mass destruction.

On 16 July 1945, the world witnessed the first nuclear explosion with the Trinity test. Not more than a month later on 6 and 9 August 1945, two atomic bombs were detonated over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Oppenheimer is catapulted into the public eye as his work finally comes to fruition, however; the devastating destruction and countless casualties leaves him tormented.

As an advisor to the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Oppenheimer becomes resolved to prevent further nuclear research. With his new stance against nuclear development loud and clear, he gains more enemies in the government, most particularly AEC Chairman Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey Jr.).

The Father of the Atomic Bomb, in his efforts to limit their use and possibly prevent a nuclear holocaust, is eventually betrayed by his associates. Accused of being a communist and even a spy during the Cold War, he loses his political influence and the support of the anti-communist public, leading to his downfall.

In addition to Murphy, the movie features a stellar ensemble cast that includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Kenneth Branagh, and Rami Malek.

The Oppenheimer film is written and directed by Christopher Nolan, released three years after Tenet. Largely praised for its compelling cast, screenplay, and visuals (Andrew Jackson served as visual effects supervisor), Nolan is also producer alongside Emma Thomas and Charles Roven.

Other Christopher Nolan movies you might like

If you enjoyed the Oppenheimer movie, chances are you’ll also like Nolan’s earlier films, most of which you can find on BINGE, Foxtel Now and Paramount+. Check them out below.

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