The audience worldwide is admiringMartin Scorsese’s new filmKillers of the Flower Moon. StarringLeonardo Di Caprio,Lily Gladstone,andRobert De Nirobased on the book of the same name byDavid Grann, the filmnot only tells a compelling story of love, deceit, and greed but also impeccably encapsulates and presents the Osage Nation tragedy. Audiences worldwide resonate with the story as the feature has grossed an estimated $88 million globally by the end of its second weekend.
The movie has tallied $40.6 million domestically and $47.4 million internationally, following itsopening weekend which saw a haul of $46.6M. In international markets like the UK, Spain, and France. In India, the film earned $330K at 188 locations, makingKillers of the Flower Moonthe biggest-ever Scorsese opening in that market.
What to Expect From ‘Killers of the Flower Moon?’
Killers of the Flower Moonsees DiCaprio as a returning war hero who is encouraged by his uncle William (De Niro) to marry Mollie (Gladstone), for her family’s wealth. However, things take a turn when one by one her family members start dying.She takes it upon herself to get them justice. The movie chronicles a tragedy that hasn’t been brought to the public for decades and aims to encapsulate the pain and loss of the Osage people, who were bilked out of their wealth by greedy white settlers.
Killers of the Flower Moonis being praised for itsproduction design, performances, and Scorsese’s direction, and rightfully so. With immaculate talents attached behind the camera as well as powerpack performers in front of it, the feature is leaving an undeniable impression on the audience.
Alongside DiCaprio, De Niro, and Gladstone, rounding off the cast areTantoo Cardinalas Mollie’s mother Lizzie Q,Cara Jade Myersas her sister Anna Brown,JaNae Collinsas her cousin Reta,Jillian Dionas Minnie – Mollie’s sister, andWilliam Belleauas Henry Roan – Mollie’s brother-in-law. The movie also starsBrendan Fraser,John Lithgow,Jesse Plemons,Louis Cancelmi, and many more. Scorsese directs from a screenplay he co-wrote withEric Roth.
Killers of the Flower Moonis in theaters worldwide. The movie will debut on Apple TV+ on a yet-to-be-announced date, but you’re able to add it to your watch list below.
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Killers of the Flower Moon
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.
