One Battle After Another

Name: One Battle After Another
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Comedy
Released: 2025-09-23
Rating: 7.9

September 23, 2025· 2h 42m

Thriller Crime Comedy

Directed by

Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio Sean Penn Chase Infiniti Benicio del Toro Regina Hall Teyana Taylor +95 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score7.9

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall7.9

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

10 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

The DNA test revelation

9.1at 2h 02m

Lowest Moment

The sixteen-year time jump

6.2at 50m

Biggest Swing

The film recovers from its disjointed time jump with DiCaprio's compelling paranoid father performance, then soars during the Christmas Adventurers introduction as Anderson's political satire hits its stride

Critics praised Anderson's bold political stance and technical mastery, with particular acclaim for breakthrough star Chase Infiniti and Sean Penn's commanding villain. The film builds from strong action beginnings through a slightly rocky middle section to a powerfully emotional and satisfying climax that showcases Anderson's evolution as a filmmaker.

10 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb