Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio play uncle and nephew. Image source: Apple TV.
In January 2024 you can still stream one of the best films of last year, which is currently still showing in some cinemas: the western drama Killers of the Flower Moon by Oscar winner Martin Scorsese (Taxi Driver, The Wolf of Wall Street). You can find all information about the film and the start of streaming here.
A high-profile murder case
Set in the USA in 1920, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the creation of the FBI and agent Tom White (Jesse Plemons). He wants a cruel one Murder of a group of Osage tribesmen in Oklahoma who previously settled on a large oil deposit.
However, it quickly becomes apparent that the case is much more complex than expected and that there are involvements even at the highest levels of power. The film is based on the non-fiction book Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann. You can see the trailer for the film here:
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In the new trailer, Killers of the Flower Moon promises to be one of the cinema highlights of 2023
The cast of Killers of the Flower Moon is beyond star-studded: Cast includes Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio (Titanic), Lily Gladstone (Certain Women), Oscar winner Robert De Niro (Taxi Driver), Jesse Plemons (Breaking Bad), John Lithgow (Behind the Moon, Left) and Oscar winner Brandon Fraser (The Whale ).
Killers of the Flower Moon erscheint am 12 January on Apple TV+.
A flop at the box office
Killers of the Flower Moon failed at the box office despite its outstanding cast and a Metascore of 89 points not convincing. With a budget of just under 200 million US dollars, it has played worldwide so far just $156 million a. This number is unlikely to increase significantly.
However, this is not a catastrophe, as the film was made in collaboration with Apple and can therefore be seen on the streaming provider very early on. This will probably attract some new subscribers, which will indirectly make the film worthwhile.
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What do you think of the early streaming launch of Killers of the Flower Moon? Have you seen the film? If so, did you like it or don’t you like it at all? Which is your favorite film by master director Martin Scorsese and/or actor Leonardo DiCaprio? We are very interested in your opinion, so feel free to write it in the comments!
