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.
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- Magnus PardeNovember 16, 2025"One Battle After Another" is less a movie and more a chaotic descent into tasteless indulgence. From the opening scene, it’s clear the director was preoccupied with titillation over storytelling. The film plays out like a bizarre mashup of a 1970s disaster flick—except instead of tension or drama, we’re treated to a parade of gratuitous encounters that feel wildly out of place. Imagine an airplane spiraling toward doom while the passengers are inexplicably more interested in hooking up than surviving. That’s the tone. And it’s exhausting. The script is incoherent, the pacing erratic, and the characters are caricatures of bad decisions. There’s no emotional core, no thematic depth—just a relentless barrage of scenes that seem designed to provoke rather than entertain. It’s not edgy. It’s just lazy. Worse still, this film feels emblematic of a broader decline in Hollywood’s creative standards. If this is what the industry is banking on, it’s no wonder audiences are turning away. Substance is being replaced by shock value, and the result is a product that caters to the lowest common denominator. If trends like this continue, the only viewers left will be those who’ve given up on cinema as an art form. Avoid at all costs. This isn’t a battle worth fighting.
- AngelDecember 23, 2025After watching this movie, I am starting to understand that Europe and the USA have become completely different worlds. I had the chance to get to know an American for a while two months ago, and I've already got a hint of the same dissonance. The music, the actors, the shots, a masterpiece, but regarding the script, for some reason, I always have the same feeling. Like if I am watching a documentary about an alien civilization in despair about to collapse, that doesn't have anything to do with my reality in Europe. Don't get me wrong, we are about to collapse too, but for completely different reasons xD. A background of total disconnection about what is happening in the movie, and what I believe is true because of my context. I can't imagine this happening, that's the problem. But a bigger problem is if this can be in the imaginarium of somebody else. I wonder if there would be a point where the content from America just connects with Americans, specifically from just one side, because the other side doesn't control the narrative in cinemas. Currently, it does not connect with me anymore. I suppose if I live there, and I vote democrats this is a full masterpiece, but I remember with sadness and melancholy when Hollywood was the fabric of dreams with no sides, now it is just another tool for propaganda. I kinda understand why the youngsters don't get it, you need to go back more than 20 years to find dreams instead of advertisement in cinemas. Many kids tell me they didn't watch The Lord of the Rings ever, so ask them if they know about Back to the Future or Indiana Jones is pointless most of the time, they will never understand what a movie was at that time for your imagination, for your growth, for your hopes and beliefs. Now you are just injected with hatred, revenge and pain.
- rg9400July 7, 2026A pulse pounding score thunders with your heartbeat as peeking cars glint in rearview mirrors, careening up and down hills. A majestic overhead shot as a character is pushed into a church. The silhoutte of characters on rooftops as fires blaze in the background. The zoom of a teenage girl practicing karate. Each scene, picture perfect, and as I watched them, I knew they were going to become touchstones in film history. Paul Thomas Anderson is operating on another level here, with multiple scenes that took my breath away. There are action set pieces as well as quieter moments that are captured so beautifully and so meticulously crafted that I knew I was watching something special. The score and soundtrack are offbeat and often seem like odd choices, and they are almost omnipresent. Yet, they drive the momentum of each scene, working to seamlessly transition between sequences and create a palpable atmosphere throughout. The movie is very politically charged, but at the same time, it is surprisingly comedic and has a more grounded emotional core driven by family relationships. Leo is having the time of his life here, and I enjoyed him flexing his comedic chops. Sean Penn fully commits to the role and plays such an over-the-top character that it feels instantly iconic, especially all the crazy movements. Chase Infiniti is a future superstar in the making, and she's captivating whenever she is on screen. If you haven't guessed, I loved this movie. It kept me on the edge of my seat, made me laugh, felt like it had weight to it, and showcased so much craft. If I had to nitpick, I would say that the prologue felt a bit too long. It zips through time, but it takes a long time to set up the main story, and I am not so confident that it was all necessary. Going from almost a montage to a much more focused real-time narrative was a bit jarring. It's a very minor nitpick, and overall, this is a phenomenal movie. Best I've seen this year so far.
- Austin BurkeOctober 24, 2025One Battle is enthralling, delivering a relentless and action-fueled experience that never lets up until the final frame. Every performance is fantastic, while Penn’s Lockjaw steals his moments through sheer menace. The film is occasionally frightening but maintains balance with a wickedly comedic edge, especially with Leo, who is reveling in his role’s unhinged charm. It exudes chaotic and politically-charged energy but never lets its father/daughter story get lost along the way…
- Charles HiltonNovember 27, 2025I made it 20 minutes into the movie and couldn't stand it anymore. Good cinematography, and acting, but that's about it. Just a painful movie to watch. It's like being on a subway with a schizophrenic yelling nonsense. You just mind your time and be quiet until it's your stop, but you're looking around for the nearest exit the entire time.
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One Battle After Another was released on September 24, 2025.
One Battle After Another was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
One Battle After Another has a runtime of 2h 41m.
One Battle After Another was produced by Adam Somner, Sara Murphy, Paul Thomas Anderson.
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.
The key characters in One Battle After Another are Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio), Col. Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean Penn), Willa (Chase Infiniti).
One Battle After Another is rated R.
One Battle After Another is a Crime, Thriller, Comedy film.
One Battle After Another has an audience rating of 8.5 out of 10.
One Battle After Another had a budget of $175M.
One Battle After Another has made $209.4M at the box office.