Trailer
There Will Be Blood
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson • 2007 • 158m • ★ 8.1
Drama
Summary
The drilling derricks that rose across California at the turn of the century brought much more to the surface than just black gold buried beneath the earth. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, this drama explores how greed and ruthless capitalism corrode the human spirit, all within a quiet and tense atmosphere. Daniel Plainview, along with his adopted son, manipulates landowners while engaging in a relentless power struggle with a young preacher who crosses his path. Money, faith, and loneliness intertwine in this landscape.
Director
Paul Thomas Anderson
Writer
Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Kevin J. O'Connor, Ciarán Hinds, Dillon Freasier, Hope Elizabeth Reeves, Colleen Foy, Barry Del Sherman, David Willis, Hans Howes
Year
2007
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Awards
Won 2 Oscars. 114 wins & 138 nominations total
Rated
R
Restricted, under 17 requires a parent or guardian · Restricted, under 17 requires a parent or guardian
california
petrol
sibling relationship
based on novel or book
capitalism
pastor
deaf-mute
greed
american dream
narcissism
fanatic
father
baptism
misanthrophy
money
oil
religion
impostor
church
alcoholic
oil industry
child abandonment
character study
zealot
bowling alley
sign languages
oil field
shocking
turn of the century
19th century
adopted son
1900s
complex
personality change
pipeline
20th century
1890s
commanding
exhilarated