Overview
- The film begins its theatrical rollout in Germany on September 25 following a Los Angeles premiere on September 8.
- Set in a near‑future authoritarian United States, the story tracks ex‑revolutionary Bob Ferguson and his daughter as they are targeted by an obsessive colonel, reflecting debates over immigration enforcement and civil liberties.
- Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn lead a cast that includes Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro and newcomer Chase Infiniti, drawing widespread praise for standout performances.
- Anderson shot on 35mm/VistaVision with a reported blockbuster‑scale budget near $150–170 million and a runtime listed between roughly 151 and 162 minutes.
- Critics highlight the film’s blend of action, dark comedy and family drama, its resonance with current politics, Jonny Greenwood’s tense score and its status as a likely Oscars contender.