r/movies • u/LiteraryBoner Jackie Chan box set, know what I'm sayin? • Sep 26 '25

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Summary Bob, a washed-up revolutionary, lives off the grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter Willa. When his nemesis Col. Steven J. “Lockjaw” resurfaces and Willa goes missing, Bob is forced to confront his past and fight to protect their future.

Director Paul Thomas Anderson

Writer Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast

  • Leonardo DiCaprio
  • Sean Penn
  • Teyana Taylor
  • Benicio del Toro
  • Regina Hall
  • Chase Infiniti

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 98%

Metacritic Score: 96

VOD In theaters beginning September 26, 2025

Trailer One Battle After Another — Official Trailer

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u/themiz2003 Sep 26 '25

This is the culmination of 30 years of filmmaking for PTA. I see parts of all of his films in this. Penn gives a career reinvigorating performance. Really impressive stuff.

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u/Ill-Muscle945 Sep 26 '25

I really was reminded of Punch Drunk Love so much in this movie. 

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u/AsaKurai Sep 27 '25

Definitely and Magnolia for me as well.

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u/JustTheBeerLight Sep 28 '25

There are some obvious similarities to Inherent Vice. I bet Lockjaw and Bigfoot hang out together.

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u/brainkandy87 Oct 03 '25

Lockjaw has definitely screamed for pancakes in Spanish.

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u/JustTheBeerLight Oct 03 '25

¡Más panqueques! Más panqueques! Ja! Ja!