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.
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Runtime 162 minutes. Genres: Thriller, Crime, Comedy.
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob
Sean Penn as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw
Chase Infiniti as Willa
Benicio del Toro as Sensei Sergio St. Carlos
Regina Hall as Deandra
Teyana Taylor as Perfidia
Wood Harris as Laredo
Tony Goldwyn as Virgil Throckmorton
Rating on Cinema Circle
One Battle After Another (2025) is rated 7.19/10 on Cinema Circle by 30 film club members across 7 communities.
Reviews from film clubs
Ancelino (21st Century Oscar Challenge), 8.75/10: It’s disturbing to think that some right-wing idiots probably loved this film. ¡Viva la revolución!
aryxxyra (21st Century Oscar Challenge), 9.25/10: was Sinners 100% my winner this year? yeah. did One Battle After Another deserve the win? absolutely.
Levi (21st Century Oscar Challenge), 9/10: This movie just gets better every time I watch it. The score, the editing, the acting, everything is so top notch, while also being timeless, relevant, and unpredictable. PTA doesn't miss!
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