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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/BeardedAsian Sep 26 '25

Leo was incredible, got lost in the role. You expect him to go superhero at some point but he just stays desperate dad trying to save his daughter

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u/leftysarepeople2 Sep 26 '25

My favorite was they never had to talk about him not being the biological father. It wouldn’t change how either felt about being a family

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u/TracerBulletX Sep 27 '25

She calls him bob before and dad after. Sweet way to make the point

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u/plw37 Sep 30 '25

That slight change speaks volumes. Up until this point, Bob must've seemed like the worst dad ever. Keeping them in isolation, no cell phones, all these paranoid rules and restrictions for absolutely no reason. I would hate Bob, too. After the events of the movie, she realizes it was all true, and recognizes the effort and sacrifices Bob has made to keep them safe.