Oppenheimer: Intense, But Maybe Not For Family Movie Night?

Okay, so I finally saw Oppenheimer. Whoa. It's definitely a movie that sticks with you. Cillian Murphy was incredible, I mean, really embodied the internal struggle of Oppenheimer. The scene where they initially test the bomb? Gut-wrenching. You can practically feel the tension and then the… aftermath. Honestly, pretty heavy stuff. Now, for us parents, the big question is: is it family-friendly? I'd say a definite no for younger kids. The subject matter itself is...complicated. It deals with war, morality, and some pretty intense political stuff. I also recall there being some brief nudity and definitely some language involved that I wouldn't want my 10yo repeating. I think older teens, maybe 15+, with some context and background, could probably handle it and even find it thought-provoking. It's just not a light, fun watch at all. I appreciated the historical aspect, even if I felt a bit lost in all the scientific jargon at times! I kinda wished they'd spent a little more time explaining that stuff simply (or maybe I just needed to pay closer attention lol). The sound design was also amazing - the silences were just as impactful as the explosions! Overall, I think it's a really well-made and important film, but carefully consider your kids' maturity level and be prepared for some serious discussions afterwards if you decide to let them watch it. Did anyone else see it? What were your thoughts? Especially other parents - what age do you think is appropriate and what kind of convo starters would you recommend?