Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson

June 26, 1970 · 56 years old

Paul Thomas Anderson (born June 26, 1970), also known by his initials PTA, is an American filmmaker. Often described as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation, he is the recipient of three Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, four BAFTAs, three Critics Choice Awards, and nomination…

Known For

13 titles
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One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another

2025 · 2h 41m · Movie

When their enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue the daughter of one of their own.

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Phantom Thread

Phantom Thread

2017 · 2h 10m · Movie

Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover.

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There Will Be Blood

There Will Be Blood

2007 · 2h 38m · Movie

A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.

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Magnolia

Magnolia

1999 · 3h 8m · Movie

An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.

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Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

1997 · 2h 35m · Movie

An idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent.

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The Master

The Master

2012 · 2h 18m · Movie

A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by a cult and its charismatic leader.

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Punch-Drunk Love

Punch-Drunk Love

2002 · 1h 35m · Movie

Socially frustrated Barry Egan calls a phone-sex line to curb his loneliness. Little does he know it will land him in deep trouble and will jeopardize his burgeoning romance with the mysterious Lena.

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Licorice Pizza

Licorice Pizza

2021 · 2h 13m · Movie

A young man and a young woman grow up, run around, and fall in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

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Anima

Anima

2019 · 15m · Movie

In a short musical film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thom Yorke of Radiohead scores and stars in a mind-bending visual piece. Best played loud.

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Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

2014 · 2h 28m · Movie

In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.

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Hard Eight

Hard Eight

1997 · 1h 41m · Movie

A stranger mentors a young, troubled Reno gambler.

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Sr.

Sr.

2022 · 1h 29m · Movie

Follow the tender but appropriately irreverent account of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr., the fearless and visionary American director who set the standard for countercultural comedy in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Junun

Junun

2015 · 54m · Movie

Musician Jonny Greenwood travels to Rajasthan, where he performs with a multitude of Indian musicians.

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