The awards season has begun, which had us all wondering about a potential competition between Barbenheimer. Surprisingly, this time, Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer took the spotlight. Christopher Nolan’s fan-favorite film, Oppenheimer, was the standout winner at the 81st Golden Globes. At the Golden Globes 2024, Oppenheimer grabbed five awards, including the biggest one, which is for Best Drama. The film shows the life of scientist Oppenheimer and his role in the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos, New Mexico, during World War II. It digs into his political relations after the war and his supposed connections to the Communist Party during the Cold War.
Oppenheimer Wins at the Golden Globes 2024
The film Oppenheimer, showing the creation of the atomic bomb, was nominated for eight awards. Out of this, the film secured five significant wins. The impressive victory included the Best Movie Drama award and acting honors for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. All five wins are listed below.
- Best Movie Drama: Oppenheimer
- Best Actor in a Movie Drama: Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
- Best Male Actor in a Supporting Movie Role: Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
- Best Director: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
- Best original score: Ludwig Göransson for Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy’s Acceptance Speech at the Golden Globes 2024
Cillian Murphy is known for his role in Peaky Blinders. He portrayed J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer 2023, the theoretical physicist considered the father of the atomic bomb. During his acceptance speech, Murphy expressed feeling different about Christopher Nolan’s set from the beginning. He humorously noticed the top-level discipline, concentration, dedication, and limited seating options for actors. He was in the hands of a visionary director.
Cillian Murphy also praised the significant number of Irish actors being acknowledged in this year’s awards season. He appreciated his fellow nominees, calling them all legends and saluting their achievements. Watch the full speech here.
Robert Downey Jr. Acceptance Speech at the Golden Globes 2024
The biopic was awarded Best Supporting Actor to Robert Downey Jr. The Iron Man star portrayed the US government official Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer. Downey Jr. humorously acknowledged the film’s surprising success at the box office in his acceptance speech. He said the success was difficult given the complex theme of the movie, “A profound story about the moral dilemma of nuclear weapons-making $1 billion?”
Downey Jr. also mentioned that many people have commented on his subtle portrayal of Lewis Strauss. Furthermore, he praised the changes made to the Golden Globes membership, the corruption scandal, and the lack of diversity. He expressed gratitude for their efforts to improve. This win was his third Golden Globe. Ryan Gosling was considered his most formidable rival in the competition, only one of many head-to-head battles between Barbie and Oppenheimer. Take a look at the actor’s acceptance speech.
Oppenheimer Winning the Best Picture Award at the Golden Globes 2024
Emma Thomas, the producer of Oppenheimer and the wife of director Christopher Nolan, received the last award of the night from Oprah Winfrey. She expressed gratitude to the audience for having faith in the film. Thomas thanked Universal and discussed the initial uncertainty of making a three-hour, R-rated movie about a dark historical event.
In her speech, Thomas acknowledged the event and thanked the Golden Globes. She highlighted the appreciable recognition she received from Christopher Nolan. She thanked everyone involved in the film, from actors to production assistants, and praised how Chris brings out the best in people. Watch Oppenheimer winning the Best Picture award.
Wrapping Up
The competition for the upcoming Academy Awards is intensified with the 81st Golden Globe Awards—Christopher Nolan’s film about the creation of the atomic bomb. Golden Globes 2024 Oppenheimer wins include five awards for Best Drama, Best Director, Best Lead Actor in a Drama by Cillian Murphy, and Best Supporting Actor by Robert Downey Jr. The Golden Globes do not directly influence the Academy Awards. However, they can significantly affect the inclination of votes. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming Emmys and Oscars.