For the first time in over 20 years, Christopher Nolan is going R-rated.

Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerwas confirmed to have an unexpected rating weeks before the film is set to debut.

This is the first R-rated film from theDark Knightdirector since 2002’sInsomniafeaturing Robin Williams and Al Pacino.

Christopher Nolan Oppenheimer Cillian Murphy

Even his other wartime dramaDunkirkwas not rated R, instead earning a PG-13 rating.

However, he quickly was pulled into the world of superheroes and high-concept sci-fi.

One could argue that, with this R-rating,Oppenheimeris the film getting him back onto that Scorsesian track.

Oppenheimer poster

Oppenheimercomes to theaters on July, 21.

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