There Will Be Blood

Synopsis

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

Average shot length

13.3s per shot

Paul Thomas Anderson's career average is 12.6s across 8 measured films —see the full picture.