One Battle After Another

"Some search for battle, others are born into it..."

2025 2h 42m EN

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★7.3TMDB · 4,348

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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.

“Some search for battle, others are born into it...”

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Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio
Bob
Sean Penn
Col. Steven J. Lockjaw
Chase Infiniti
Willa
Benicio del Toro
Sensei Sergio St. Carlos
Regina Hall
Deandra
Teyana Taylor
Perfidia
Wood Harris
Laredo
Tony Goldwyn
Virgil Throckmorton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Writers: Paul Thomas Anderson
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 162 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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MONEY

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$175M budget — tentpole studio territory.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Spanish, French.

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CAST

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498+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, shot by Michael Bauman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jonny Greenwood. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Andy Jurgensen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paul Thomas Anderson directs. Michael Bauman behind the camera. Jonny Greenwood scores. Andy Jurgensen cuts. A long sit — settle in. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Spanish, French.

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1Clocks in at 162 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2$175M budget — tentpole studio territory.
3Released last year.
4Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Spanish, French.
5498+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
6Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, shot by Michael Bauman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by Jonny Greenwood. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor Andy Jurgensen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn and Chase Infiniti carry the top of the cast.
10Marketing tagline: "Some search for battle, others are born into it...".
11IMDB entry: tt30144839 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
12Classified under 17 themes, including "rebellion", "based on novel or book", "resistance", "usa–mexico border".
13Released under 15 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Michael Bauman
Original score: Jonny Greenwood
Editing: Andy Jurgensen
Production design: Florencia Martin
Costume design: Colleen Atwood
Makeup / hair: Ahou Mofid
VFX supervisor: Laura J. Hill
Sound: Chris Scarabosio
Stunt coordinator: Brian Machleit
Runtime: 162 min · 2h 42m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $175,000,000
Box office: $209,377,100
Return: 120% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: One Battle After Another (2025)

Awards

Academy Award for Achievement in Casting
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Academy Award for Best Director
Golden Globe Award for Best Director
Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Amanda Award for Best Foreign Feature Film
Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

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DosAnjos2025-09-26
★ 10/10
Wow, what a wild ride. You’re constantly on the edge of your seat. If you’re looking for a cozy, relaxing night at the movies, forget it.. your chair will be yanked out from under you. There’s no room for comfort or rest here. It’s masterful.
Manuel São Bento2025-09-29
★ 8/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/one-battle-after-another-movie-review-a-star-is-born-in-one-of-the-years-best-and-most-important-films/ "One Battle After Another is a technical feat, a movie with brilliant performances and a thematic density that can only be truly processed after multiple viewings over time. It's a chaotic, intense, and surprisingly hilarious examination of the state of America, the weight of history, and how the fight for a better future is passed from one generation to the next. The entire cast is phenomenal, but newcomer Chase Infiniti is a true revelation, delivering a captivating and emotionally powerful performance that perfectly embodies the theme of generational hope. While I don't share the hyperbole generated by the initial reactions, it's clearly one of the most important and well-made films of the year. Driven by a masterful score and a sharp script from Paul Thomas Anderson, where every detail matters, it's a dense story about the battles we cannot escape and the family we fight for. Rating: A-
gvasil2025-09-30
★ 8/10
The undisputed film of the year has only been in theaters for 4 days, yet it has already captivated audiences and critics alike, and not without reason. Amidst hundreds of mediocrities released every year, a film finally emerges that emphatically has something to say. And indeed, at the most suitable social and historical moment. The film narrates the lives of people who chose to take action against the man-eating capitalist system of the 21st century, which inevitably degenerates into a fascist regime when reactions grow. And primarily, it focuses on the consequences these individuals face from the vengeful state apparatus, which sweeps away anything and anyone who dares to oppose it. The film was released in theaters on September 26, 2025, before the first year of Donald Trump's second presidential term was even completed, and more than 3 years before the next presidential elections. Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA), writing and directing One Battle After Another, takes a clear political stance on what is happening in the United States and globally. The film may take place in the US, but it does not focus on specific individuals, not even as institutions, and thus could refer to any country where democracy is ailing. The mastery of direction and the musical score is such that time flows relativistically quickly for the viewer, making the nearly 3-hour duration evaporate before you realize you’ve entered the theater. From a directorial perspective, new pages of cinematic history have been written, culminating in the car chase on the hilly Texas Dip highway of Borrego Springs. The performances of the exceptional cast are all very good, without any one standing out as Oscar-worthy. Sean Penn once again showcases his talent in the role of the villain, possessing the unique gift of becoming truly unlikable to the viewer in such roles (see Carlito’s Way, etc.). However, the essence and power of the film is undoubtedly its political message. Through the vehicle of fiction, Paul Thomas Anderson releases his political manifesto, which leaves no room for misinterpretation. From the title of the film to the shot of DiCaprio watching the film "The Battle of Algiers" by Gillo Pontecorvo, the message is clear. When democracy and individual freedoms are under attack, citizens must take action. In contrast, however, to "The Battle of Algiers," where we observe, in part, historical events that took place during Algeria's liberation struggle against French imperialism, in Anderson's film we become spectators of events that have not yet occurred, at least not in the United States. Yes, protests, and indeed massive ones, have taken place and are happening more frequently lately. But the film One Battle After Another does not propose sit-ins and placards as a solution. On the contrary, it primarily serves as a manual on the "how:. The "when", is still unknown. One thing is certain. American society is boiling. And some are preparing. On both sides.