One Battle After Another

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Written By Jen Francis

A rescue mission 16 years in the making sees a group of ex- revolutionaries reunite.

One Battle After Another, Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson’s comedy adventure about a former revolutionary racing to rescue his daughter crams plenty into a 2hr 42m runtime you scarcely feel.

The surface level search and rescue narrative balances weightier topics as One Battle After Another (2025) holds an unflinching mirror to the world, touching on immigration, protests and even white supremacy. 

Moving at breakneck speed, it’s a symphony for the senses, occasionally jarred by its relentless jazz-tastic soundtrack, but grounded by standout performances.

★ ★ ★

Release Date: September 26th 2025
Director(s): Paul Thomas Anderson
Written: Paul Thomas Anderson, Thomas Pynchon
Producer (s): Adam Somner, Sara Murphy
Starring: Teyana Taylor, Regina King, Leonardo DiCaprio Cinematography: Michael Bouman
Distributor: Warner Bros
Runtime: 161 minutes

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