---
title: "Killers of the Flower Moon"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/killers-of-the-flower-moon-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 466420
imdb_id: "tt5537002"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 206
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 4202
content_rating: "R"
---

# Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/killers-of-the-flower-moon-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Killers of the Flower Moon is a 2023 American epic crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. The screenplay was co-written by Scorsese and Eric Roth. The film, which has a runtime of three hours and twenty-six minutes, is categorized within the genres of crime, history, and drama. The narrative is set in 1920s Oklahoma, where the discovery of oil under Osage Nation land leads to a series of murders. The plot chronicles these killings, which are also described as a Reign of Terror against the Osage people, and follows the intervention of the FBI as they work to unravel the mystery. The production held its world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation. The film was released in the United States on October 20, 2023. It explores the historical circumstances surrounding the systematic targeting of the Osage population during this period. The film remains a notable entry in the career of veteran American director Martin Scorsese.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A series of murders strikes the Osage Nation after oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma."

### Why Watch
- directed by Martin Scorsese
- features a prominent ensemble cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- long runtime
- Tone & Suitability: The film depicts a series of murders and criminal investigations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: epic, crime, drama, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Plex |
| **Australia (AU)** | Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martin Scorsese
- **Networks / Studios**: Apple Studios, Imperative Entertainment, Sikelia Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Leonardo DiCaprio** as *Ernest Burkhart*
- **Robert De Niro** as *William Hale*
- **Lily Gladstone** as *Mollie Burkhart*
- **Jesse Plemons** as *Tom White*
- **Tantoo Cardinal** as *Lizzie Q*
- **John Lithgow** as *Prosecutor Peter Leaward*
- **Brendan Fraser** as *W.S. Hamilton*
- **Cara Jade Myers** as *Anna*
- **JaNae Collins** as *Reta*
- **Jillian Dion** as *Minnie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Martin Scorsese.

### Q: What is the movie based on?
It is based on the 2017 book of the same name by David Grann.

### Q: Who are some of the lead actors?
The cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, and Jesse Plemons.

### Q: What is the setting of the story?
The story is set in 1920s Oklahoma on Osage Nation land.

### Q: What genre is the movie?
It is an epic revisionist Western crime drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Killers of the Flower Moon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/466420)
- [Killers of the Flower Moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killers_of_the_Flower_Moon)
- [2023 Cannes Film Festival Reviews: Killers of the Flower Moon, I…](https://variety.com/2023/film/news/2023-cannes-film-festival-reviews-1235615680/)
- [<em>Killers of the Flower Moon</em>: US director Martin Scorsese…](http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2023/10/27/rlrm-o27.html)
- ['Killers of the Flower Moon' premieres at Cannes to 9 minute sta…](https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1177713781)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*