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One Battle After Another (2025)

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

Action | Drama

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Overview

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.

Rated R | Length 162 minutes

Actors

Leonardo DiCaprio | Sean Penn | Chase Infiniti | Benicio del Toro | Regina Hall | Teyana Taylor | Wood Harris | Tony Goldwyn | D.W. Moffett | Paul Grimstad | Dijon Duenas | Kevin Tighe | John Hoogenakker | Eric Schweig | April Grace | Jim Downey | Alana Haim | Shayna McHayle | Brooklyn Demme | Sachi Diserafino | Melissa DueƱas | Starletta DuPois | Vanessa Ganter | Otillia Gupta | Nia Leon | Peter N. Lyas III | Joe Silva | Jeffrey Massagli | Nicole J. Sunseri | Tisha Sloan | Alberto Garcia | Antonio Tadeo Garcia | Patricia Ridgely-Storm | Ted McCarthy | Jeremy Boone | James Raterman | Bryan Pickens | Travis Johnston | Matthew Demildt | Jason Belford | Matthew McDonnell | Jose L Barreiro | Quentin L. Carter | Brian Bishop | Daniel Zinoviev | Steven Knoll | Sam Hunter | Louis Hoffman | Steven P. Jacobson | Justin Millmore | Peter Sutherland | Carlos McFarland | Colton Gantt | Elisabeth Pease | Autumn Crosswhite | Mickey Giacomazzi | Omar Khattab | Stephanie Coker Aderonokun | Kayla Harvey | Kimberlyn Ramirez Moreno | Sydney Ann Taylor | Maria Fernanda Jimenez Nava | Jena Malone | Dan Chariton | Sandra Iturbe | Marisela Borjas Ramirez | Derrick J. Saenz | Esperanza Rodarte De Santoyo | Hadasa Genesaret Palomares | Gilberto Martinez Jr. | Luis Trejo | Julian Corral | Elijah Joseph Sambrano | Sherron Gassoway | Pearl Anderson | Sister Kate | Sister Halla | Sister Lilly | Sister Esme | Sister Karina | Sister Laura | Sister Delphi | Sister Yuka | Bella Feinstein | Madison Feinstein | Tuesday Hansen | Zoe Herschlag | J. Izon | Joanna Scott Satterwhite | Robert Sherock | Lynette M. Telles | Pamela Limbaugh-Brouhard | Antonio Garcia | Emilio Carranza | Juan V. Ramirez | Ron Bermudez Perea | Edith Ascencion | David Reynoso | Timothy Cruz Kravitz | Jon Beavers | Anthony Weise

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
09/28/2025Movie ScreenDigitalTheater9 stars
 

Viewing Notes

This might be the best film I’ve seen all year. I was riveted from start to finish.

Funny and disturbing. I’m laughing through the whole thing about the absurdity of it all, and at the same time, disturbed by how close to the truth it is. A strong commentary on where we are as a country now: violence, racism, paranoia, the deep state, detention centers, the militarization of law enforcement, etc.

For a 2 1/2 hour film, PTA’s pacing is extraordinary, especially during the raid of the small town. This movie just flew by. The roller coaster-like car chase at the end is visually spectacular.

The performances are uniformly great: DiCaprio, Penn, Del Toro, etc. I loved the camerawork and the use of music.

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