Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon

Killers of the Flower Moon

2023Movie206 minEnglish

When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic89
Google Users92%
Director: Martin ScorseseGenres: Crime, Drama, History, Western, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the 1920s, members of the wealthy Osage Nation in Oklahoma are murdered under mysterious circumstances, sparking a major investigation involving the newly formed FBI. The case unfolds a sinister plot of greed and betrayal tied to oil rights, as rancher William Hale manipulates his nephew Ernest Burkhart into marrying Mollie Kyle, an Osage woman, to gain control of her family's fortune.

Critical Reception

Killers of the Flower Moon was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its masterful direction, powerful performances, and compelling exploration of a dark chapter in American history. Critics praised its historical accuracy, emotional depth, and the nuanced portrayal of its characters and their motivations. Audiences were similarly moved by the film's epic scope and its poignant examination of systemic injustice and the devastating impact of greed.

What Reviewers Say

  • A monumental and deeply affecting crime epic with powerful performances.
  • Scorsese delivers a meticulously crafted and somber historical drama.
  • Lily Gladstone's performance is a standout, grounding the film with quiet strength.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praised the film's historical significance, stunning visuals, and the powerful acting, particularly highlighting Lily Gladstone's performance. Many appreciated its detailed portrayal of the Osage Nation's history and the complex narrative of betrayal and corruption.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Lily Gladstone), and Best Supporting Actor (Robert De Niro). Received numerous other accolades including nominations and wins at the Golden Globe Awards, Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The film marks the first time Martin Scorsese directed both Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro in the same movie, though they had previously appeared together in 'The Audition' (2015), a short film for casino promotion.

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rsanek

rsanek

Way too long. Worse than the book. Leo has a distracting facial expression the whole time. Some writing also pretty bad.
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

It's a hollywood oscar film. It's well put together etc. I don't really care for these films. They're fine. This one was good. I liked it. Leo is such a hate-able loser.
Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

The importance of addressing (and attempting to correct) gross injustices can’t be overemphasized, and that’s the key objective behind writer-director Martin Scorsese’s latest release. This fact-based saga chronicles attempts by unscrupulou...
biancarockr

biancarockr

Hats off to Martin Scorsese, once and once again. This right here shows us the real power of cinema.
gogo1974

gogo1974

razocaran mnogu !!leonardo e glumec sto vo ovoj film izgleda kako namerno da go rusi svojot stil,a skorseze napravil film za deca so specijalni potrebi-nesto kako TELETABISI :(
Raphaelsais

Raphaelsais

While beautifully mounted, scored and acted, Martin Scorsese’s latest feature, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, suffers by failing to provide motivations for its characters. For full review, visit: https://www.thehindu.com/...
tyler

tyler

I have issues with the decisions both Roth and Scorsese made when adapting the source material, but I’m still so happy this exists. Martin Scorsese has made sure that this American tragedy will never be forgotten.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

First things first. There is absolutely no need for this to be 3½ hours long. It follows the story of the ambitious "Ernest" (Leonardo DiCaprio) who arrives at the Osage home of his venal uncle "King" (Robert De Niro) who encourages him to ...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/killers-of-the-flower-moon-review-a-work-of-art/ "Killers of the Flower Moon is a remarkable cinematic feat by the master Martin Scorsese, with exceptional contributions from Leonardo DiC...
Lachlan Thiele

Lachlan Thiele

<b>INT. GANGSTERS IN OKLAHOMA - DAY</b> Film students, film lovers, cinema-goers, and reviewers rejoice! <i>Martin Scorsese's</i> latest film is excellent! <i>The Irishman</i> might have been his last 'gangster' film. Still, the apple ...