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There Will Be Blood
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Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. With Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Kevin J. O'Connor.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTRuthless silver miner, turned oil prospector, Daniel Plainview, moves to oil-rich California. Using his son to project a trustworthy, family-man image, Plainview cons…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for There Will Be Blood.
MoviHero lists December 26, 2007 as the release date for There Will Be Blood. Paul Thomas Anderson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Daniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview, Paul Dano as Paul Sunday / Eli Sunday, Kevin J. O'Connor as Henry, Ciarán Hinds as Fletcher Hamilton. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 26, 2007
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 38m
DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson
CastDaniel Day-Lewis as Daniel Plainview, Paul Dano as Paul Sunday / Eli Sunday, Kevin J. O'Connor as Henry, Ciarán Hinds as Fletcher Hamilton
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is There Will Be Blood right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
There Will Be Blood runs 2h 38m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 7,887 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A hypnotic flight into the darkness of the soul and how people hide themselves away.”
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“Weighty, morose period drama with complex characters and Daniel Day-Lewis In the early 20th century, an industrious prospector in Southern California, Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis)…”
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“I remember reading about just how much money Rockefeller was making at the height of his prowess and the sums were eye watering.”
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“Great movie, not a spaghetti western. Very good story and atmosphere 10 stars.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I have a competition in me. I want no one else to succeed. I hate most people.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDaniel PlainviewDaniel Plainview in There Will Be Blood (2007), played by Daniel Day-Lewis.Open character guide otherPaul SundayPaul Sunday in There Will Be Blood (2007), played by Paul Dano.Open character guide otherHenryHenry in There Will Be Blood (2007), played by Kevin J. O'Connor.Open character guide
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