Killers of the Flower Moon Release Date, Cast, Plot, Trailer & Where to Watch?
Killers of the Flower Moon Release Date– Martin Scorsese’s latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon, is one of the most anticipated movies of 2023. Based on the bestselling book by David Grann, the film tells the true story of a series of murders that targeted the Osage Nation in Oklahoma in the 1920s. Here’s everything you need to know about the film, from its release date to its cast and plot.
Killers of the Flower Moon Release Date
The Killers of the Flower Moon release date is scheduled for Friday, October 6, 2023. On this date, it will debut in select theatres before receiving a wider theatrical release on October 20, 2023. The film will also stream globally on Apple TV+, which funded the film with a budget of $200 million.
Cast
The film boasts an impressive cast of stars, led by Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone as Ernest Burkhart and Mollie Kyle, a couple who find themselves in the middle of a murder investigation. DiCaprio reunites with Scorsese for the seventh time, while Gladstone makes her first appearance in a Scorsese film.
Robert De Niro plays William Hale, Burkhart’s uncle and a powerful rancher who is suspected of being behind the killings. Jesse Plemons plays Tom White, an FBI agent who leads the investigation. Other notable cast members include John Lithgow as King Leedy, a lawyer who represents the Osage Nation; Brendan Fraser as WS Hamilton, an oilman who befriends White; and Tantoo Cardinal as Lizzie Q Kyle, Mollie’s mother.
Plot
The film is based on the book Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann, which was published in 2017. The book chronicles the events that took place in Osage County, Oklahoma, in the early 20th century, when the discovery of oil made the Osage Nation one of the richest groups in America. However, their wealth also attracted greed and violence from white settlers, who exploited, robbed and killed many Osage people.
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The film focuses on the romance between Ernest Burkhart, a white man who marries Mollie Kyle, an Osage woman who inherits a fortune from her family. Their relationship is tested when Mollie’s relatives start dying mysteriously, and Burkhart’s uncle William Hale emerges as a prime suspect. The case attracts the attention of Tom White, an FBI agent who is assigned by J Edgar Hoover to solve the murders. White teams up with WS Hamilton, an oilman who has connections with the Osage community, and uncovers a conspiracy that involves corruption, betrayal and genocide.
Trailer
The first trailer for Killers of the Flower Moon was released on May 18, 2023. The trailer showcases the stunning cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto, the production design by Dante Ferretti, and the costumes by Sandy Powell. It also gives a glimpse of the performances by DiCaprio, Gladstone, and De Niro, as well as some tense scenes of violence and suspense.
The trailer can be watched here:
Reception
The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2023, where it received a standing ovation and rave reviews from critics. The film was praised for its direction by Scorsese, its screenplay by Eric Roth and Scorsese, it’s acting by DiCaprio, Gladstone, and De Niro, and its historical accuracy and relevance. The film was also hailed as a masterpiece and a contender for multiple awards.
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Conclusion,
Killers of the Flower Moon is a film that should not be missed by anyone who loves cinema. It is a rare example of a film that combines artistic excellence with social relevance. It is also a testament to Scorsese’s genius and vision as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.
If you are interested in watching Killers of the Flower Moon, make sure to mark your calendars for October 6 or October 20 (depending on your location), or subscribe to Apple TV+ to stream it online.
