How to Buy Your Copy of the 'Oppenheimer' Screenplay

You know you have a hit on your hands when your movie is not only selling out theaters, but copies of the script are flying off the shelf. Oppenheimer: The Complete Screenplay by Christopher Nolan has been doing just that, becoming an Amazon bestseller. The success of the printed version of the screenplay comes on the tails of the success of Oppenheimer the movie, which debuted last month on the same weekend as Barbie. The combination of films broke box office records and made Oppenheimer one of the most successful movies of the year.

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On Aug. 1, 2023, Christopher Nolan's screenplay for the movie was published in book form. The movie and screenplay are based on another book, American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a biography by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. The printed screenplay includes not only the dialogue from the movie, but also stage directions and notes, plus an introduction by Bird.

Here's everything you need to know about Oppenheimer: The Complete Screenplay:

How to buy Oppenheimer: The Complete Screenplay

Oppenheimer: The Complete Screenplay is available online at most major book retailers, like Amazon. The book has sold better than anticipated, however, and is out of stock on many sites. In the upcoming weeks as more copies are printed, the book will become more readily available online and in book stores.

Who wrote Oppenheimer: The Complete Screenplay?

The screenplay was written by Christopher Nolan and is the basis of Oppenheimer the movie. The printed screenplay, however, also includes and introduction from Kai Bird, one of the co-authors of American Prometheus, the biography of Oppenheimer that the film and Nolan's script are based off.

Where can you order Oppenheimer: The Complete Screenplay?

You can reserve the printed screenplay from Amazon, but due to demand, it is unclear when your copy will actually arrive.

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How much does Oppenheimer: The Complete Screenplay cost?

The book retails at $17.95 in the U.S., but sites like Amazon often price their books below the retail, so you might be able to find it at an even better price.

How long is Oppenheimer: The Complete Screenplay?

The screenplay is only 150 pages so you should be able to read it in a few hours given that it's largely made up of the film's dialogue.

What extras do you get with Oppenheimer: The Complete Screenplay?

The printed screenplay includes the entire script of the movie along with stage notes, etc., but it also includes an introduction from Kai Bird, the co-author of American Prometheus. 

Is Oppenheimer: The Complete Screenplay different from the Oppenheimer biography?

Yes, it certainly is. If you are looking to read the full 700+ page biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer that the film is based off, you should buy American Prometheus. The complete screenplay is merely the movie script, so while it tells Oppenheimer's life story, it is in a much more condensed version.

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