
One Battle After Another
dir. Paul Thomas Anderson
87
8 sourcesSynopsis
Washed-up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
Critics consensus
An epic screwball adventure teeming with awe-inspiring action set pieces, One Battle After Another is Paul Thomas Anderson's most entertaining film yet while also one of his most thematically rich.
Audience consensus
A towering achievement in Paul Thomas Anderson’s already illustrious filmography, One Battle After Another is a cinematic classic of sweeping visual grandeur that deserves to be experienced again and again, on the largest screen possible.
What resonated with audiences
'One Battle After Another' delivers stunning cinematography and powerful performances, particularly from Sean Penn and Leonardo DiCaprio, with Chase Infiniti emerging as a breakout talent. The musical score effectively drives the film forward. However, the nearly three-hour runtime feels excessive, with basic and incoherent writing that lacks a clear message. Character development disappoints, with many feeling hollow or cartoonish. The film's political commentary and engagement level prove divisive, leaving some gripped while others found it boring and preachy.

Directed byPaul Thomas Anderson
StarringLeonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor
Written byPaul Thomas Anderson
CinematographyMichael Bauman
EditingAndy Jurgensen
MusicJonny Greenwood
One Battle After Another
2025 · R · 2h 42m
Thriller, Crime, Comedy
Washed-up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
