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There Will Be Blood (2007)
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Ruthless silver miner, turned oil prospector, Daniel Plainview, moves to oil-rich California. Using his son to project a trustworthy, family-man image, Plainview cons local landowners into selling him their valuable properties for a pittance. However, local preacher Eli Sunday suspects Plainview's motives and intentions, starting a slow-burning feud that threatens both their lives.
Cast
Daniel Day-Lewisas Daniel Plainview
Paul Danoas Paul Sunday / Eli Sunday
Kevin J. O'Connoras Henry
Ciarán Hindsas Fletcher Hamilton
Dillon Freasieras H.W. Plainview
Hope Elizabeth Reevesas Elizabeth
Colleen Foyas Mary Sunday
Barry Del Shermanas H. B. Ailman
David Willisas Abel Sunday
Hans Howesas Mr. Bandy
Sydney McCallisteras Mary Sunday (young)
Paul F. Tompkinsas Prescott
Kevin Breznahanas Signal Hill Man
Jim Meskimenas Signal Hill Married Man
Facts
| Release date | December 26, 2007 |
| Runtime | 158 min (2h 38m) — longer as the 2007 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $25,000,000 |
| Box office | $77,208,711 (3.1× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0469494 |
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Questions
How long is There Will Be Blood?
There Will Be Blood runs 158 minutes (2h 38m), which is long for a drama — plan for it.
Is There Will Be Blood worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 7,730 votes, which places it #1 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 100%) and #123 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed There Will Be Blood?
There Will Be Blood was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Magnolia (1999), Boogie Nights (1997), One Battle After Another (2025).
Who stars in There Will Be Blood?
Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview; Paul Dano as Paul Sunday / Eli Sunday; Kevin J. O'Connor as Henry; Ciarán Hinds as Fletcher Hamilton; Dillon Freasier as H.W. Plainview; Hope Elizabeth Reeves as Elizabeth.
What is There Will Be Blood rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for There Will Be Blood?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23186.