#11: Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh in Oppenheimer

As one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, Oppenheimer tells the life of theoretical scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who played a key role in creating the first nuclear weapons. Among all the opinions, the age gap between the main actors in the movie has sparked discussions and mixed reactions, with some Hindu-right groups in India calling for a boycott due to a controversial intimate scene featuring a religious scripture quote.

Cillian Murphy, at 47, takes on the titular role of J. Robert Oppenheimer, while Florence Pugh, 20 years younger at 27, portrays psychiatrist Jean Tatlock, Oppenheimer’s romantic interest. The decision to magnify the real-life 10-year age gap between the characters by doubling it on screen has led some to criticize it. While these dynamics are significant, it’s essential not to infantilize Pugh, as she is a grown-up capable actress in a movie set.