The legendary Martin Scorsese is back with his next directorial venture Killers of the Flower Moon and the film now has confirmed release dates. Produced by Apple TV+ in collaboration with Paramount Pictures, Killers of the Flower Moon is confirmed to have both theatrical and streaming releases within a short span of time. The film has been in the works for several years and could be a major awards contender.
The movie is based on the non-fiction book of the same name by David Grann, which chronicles a series of murders of wealthy Osage Native Americans in Oklahoma in the 1920s. The film features an all-star cast headlined by Leonardo DiCaprio and is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year.
When is Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio’s next movie releasing in theaters and Apple TV+?
Despite being an Apple Original Film, Killers of the Flower Moon will have a limited theatrical release on October 6, 2023. A few weeks later, the film is set for a wider global release on October 20, 2023. At a later unconfirmed date, Apple TV+ will start streaming the film online.
Usually, films produced by streaming giants such as Netflix and Amazon Studios get a limited theatrical release of 21 days or more. This is to make themselves eligible for the awards season in the United States.
However, a worldwide release is on the cards for Killers of the Flower Moon, mainly thanks to its $200 million budget and its stellar cast and crew. Moreover, Martin Scorsese’s reputation as arguably the greatest living filmmaker is crucial to this decision.
The cast and crew of Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon’s primary cast is an unparalleled lineup of Oscar winners: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert de Niro and most recent Best Actor winner Brendan Fraser. The film marks the seventh collaboration between Scorsese and DiCaprio and the eleventh collaboration between the director and de Niro.
Apart from them, the film features talented actors like Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, John Lithgow and Tantoo Cardinal. The screenplay is co-written by Eric Roth who won an Academy Award for Forrest Gump.
Scorsese’s longtime collaborator Thelma Schoonmaker is on board as the editor of the film. Rodrigo Prieto, who shot The Wolf of Wall Street and Brokeback Mountain, serves as cinematographer.
What is Killers of the Flower Moon about?
Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon is based on a true story which was first chronicled in the book of the same name. The book is extensively researched and based on historical records, interviews, and other primary sources.
In 1921, members of the Osage community began to die under mysterious circumstances, with some poisoned or shot. The killings quickly became known as the Reign of Terror.
Killers of the Flower Moon aims to depict this tragic and disturbing part of American history. It would also shed light on the systemic injustices that the Osage people faced during this time.
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