One Battle After Another
“Some search for battle, others are born into it...”
7.5
2025
2h 42m
Thriller
Crime
Action
About
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.
Trailer
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
D.W. Moffett
Bill Desmond
Paul Grimstad
Sommerville
Dijon
Talleyrand
Kevin Tighe
Roy More
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
D.W. Moffett
Bill Desmond
Paul Grimstad
Sommerville
Dijon
Talleyrand
Kevin Tighe
Roy More
Reviews
DosAnjos
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.
Read full reviewManuel São Bento
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-
Read full reviewgvasil
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.
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Extended Preview - Film Clip
"End of the Line" Clip
We’ve all been there, amiright?
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Extended Preview - Film Clip
"End of the Line" Clip
We’ve all been there, amiright?
Gotta study the playbook.
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Featurettes(26)
The Cast of 'One Battle After Another' Gush Over Working with Paul Thomas Anderson"
Paul Thomas Anderson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor & More on One Battle After Another
Chase really putting in the work
We love seeing you channel your inner Bob!
Exclusive Interview
You better listen to Perfidia!
Two please!
Snap, crackle, where will the cast pop up next?!
Teyana Taylor is a powerhouse in One Battle After Another.
Leonardo DiCaprio is Bob Ferguson
Be a part of the conversation.
Why One Battle After Another?
What a night, London.
September 17, 2025
London Premiere
Epic Anderson Featurette
The movie is called One. Battle. After. Another.
London calling! The cast of One Battle After Another have arrived in the UK.
Do you have your tickets for One Battle After Another?
Look out Tom Cruise, here comes Teyana Taylor.
Aye aye, Mr. DiCaprio
Can’t stop thinking about last night. What a World Premiere, Los Angeles.
When Teyana Taylor tells you to do something, you do it.
From paper to practice.
This film goes hard.
Are you ready for what’s to come?
The Cast of 'One Battle After Another' Gush Over Working with Paul Thomas Anderson"
Paul Thomas Anderson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor & More on One Battle After Another
Chase really putting in the work
We love seeing you channel your inner Bob!
Exclusive Interview
You better listen to Perfidia!
Two please!
Snap, crackle, where will the cast pop up next?!
Teyana Taylor is a powerhouse in One Battle After Another.
Leonardo DiCaprio is Bob Ferguson
Be a part of the conversation.
Why One Battle After Another?
What a night, London.
September 17, 2025
London Premiere
Epic Anderson Featurette
The movie is called One. Battle. After. Another.
London calling! The cast of One Battle After Another have arrived in the UK.
Do you have your tickets for One Battle After Another?
Look out Tom Cruise, here comes Teyana Taylor.
Aye aye, Mr. DiCaprio
Can’t stop thinking about last night. What a World Premiere, Los Angeles.
When Teyana Taylor tells you to do something, you do it.
From paper to practice.
This film goes hard.
Are you ready for what’s to come?
Behind the Scenes(1)
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