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Fat Man and Little Boy (1989): movie guide
Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) is a Drama, History, War running about 127 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 171 votes. Notable cast includes Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, John Cusack. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1989-10-20
- Runtime: 127 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Drama, History, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1989-10-20
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What is Fat Man and Little Boy 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."
Cast highlights
Fat Man and Little Boy features Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, John Cusack, Laura Dern, Ron Frazier. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1989-10-20. Runtime: 127 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (171 votes). Genres: Drama, History, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Fat Man and Little Boy?
- Fat Man and Little Boy is listed as Drama, History, War on TMDB.
- How long is Fat Man and Little Boy?
- Fat Man and Little Boy runs about 127 minutes.
- Who stars in Fat Man and Little Boy?
- Cast highlights include Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, John Cusack, Laura Dern, Ron Frazier.
- Does Cinema Box stream Fat Man and Little Boy?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
