"There is nothing quite like the anticipation of a new Christopher Nolan movie. A gifted storyteller with a knack for head-spinning narratives and maximalist spectacle, he's one of the few contemporary directors who consistently turns original ideas into grand cinematic experiences that cry out to be watched on the biggest possible screen. His latest, a three-hour historical epic about J. Robert Oppenheimer, the infamous theoretical physicist known as the father of the atomic bomb who oversaw the Manhattan Project near the end of World War II, is now out in cinemas.
To honor his long-awaited return to theaters, we embarked on the mammoth task of ranking every title in a glittering, industry-defining career that now spans 25 years. So how does "Oppenheimer" stack up among his all-time best? From micro-budget thrillers to star-studded blockbusters, here's our ranking of all 12 of Christopher Nolan's feature films."
