To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb

This documentary examines the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the development of the atomic bomb. It focuses on the physicist's drive to create the weapon and the subsequent moral struggle he faced after its successful detonation in 1945. The film explores how this invention altered the nature of warfare, caused immense loss of life, and sparked widespread hysteria. Through interviews with historians, scientists, and military analysts, the production details Oppenheimer's later efforts to warn against nuclear proliferation.

Directed by Christopher Cassel, this was the first of two films he directed, preceding Pathological: The Lies of Joran van der Sloot. Produced by NBC News Studios, the film features archive footage of J. Robert Oppenheimer and interviews with individuals including science educator Bill Nye, author Kai Bird, and director Christopher Nolan. The cast includes 28 credited performers and the crew consists of 82 members.

The film has been generally well received by audiences. It holds a rating of 7.4/10 on IMDb based on 2,900 votes and a slightly higher score of 7.7/10 on TMDB from 234 votes.