"Killers of the Flower Moon" is a 2023 American epic Western crime drama film. Based on David Grann's 2017 non-fiction book of the same name, it depicts a series of murders of Osage people that took place in Osage County, Oklahoma in the early 1920s after oil was discovered on tribal land. The film explores themes of greed, corruption, and systemic racism. Its tone is generally serious and historically grounded. It was initially released in theaters on October 20, 2023, by Paramount Pictures, followed by a streaming release on Apple TV+.
- Director: Martin Scorsese
- Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart
- Robert De Niro as William King Hale
- Lily Gladstone as Mollie Kyle
- Jesse Plemons as Tom White
- Tantoo Cardinal as Lizzie Q
- John Lithgow as Prosecutor Leaward
- Brendan Fraser as W.S. Hamilton
- IMDb: 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 93% critic score, 84% audience score
- Metacritic: 89/100
The film grossed over $156 million worldwide against a production budget of around $200 million. It received numerous awards and nominations, including multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director (Martin Scorsese), and Best Actress (Lily Gladstone).
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