'Killers of the Flower Moon' Cast, Plot and Release Date Revealed

Sunny Anderson
Apr 01, 2023
Apr 01, 2023

Apple Original Films' "Killers of the Flower Moon" will be available to stream on Apple TV+ at an unknown time. Paramount Pictures will aid Apple in the theatrical release of the film, featuring Academy Award winning actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Brendan Fraser, Jesse Plemons and Lily Gladstone. Given the incredible cast, expectations are high that "Killers of the Flower Moon" will be a serious contender in awards season.
Scorsese, an Oscar winner for “The Departed” and routinely ranked among the greatest filmmakers in history, directs the film from a script that he wrote with Eric Roth. The movie is based on David Grann’s best-selling book of the same name. It unfolds in 1920s Oklahoma and depicts the serial murder of members of Native Americans and the investigation into the string of brutal crimes by the FBI. Here is everything we know about the movie.

#1. Who is the ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ cast?

Killers of the Flower Moon movie cast Source: People

Select festival-goers may get a peek at the film before the fall, as multiple sources say that the movie is expected to debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where it will be one of the splashiest premieres.
“Killers of the Flower Moon” was produced alongside Imperative Entertainment, Sikelia Productions and Appian Way. Producers are Scorsese, Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas and Daniel Lupi, with DiCaprio, Rick Yorn, Adam Sommer, Marianne Bower, Lisa Frechette, John Atwood, Shea Kammer and Niels Juul serving as executive producers.

#2. What Is The Release Date for Killers of the Flower Moon?

Killers of the Flower Moon movie cast Source: Variety

The movie still does not have a definite release date. Initially, it was assumed that it would come out in late 2022, but now the most likely date is May 2023 at the Cannes Film Festival. It will likely have a theatrical run throughout the country before being available to watch on Apple TV+. This date means that the film won't be eligible for the Best Picture Oscar until 2024, but its quality could keep the buzz alive until then. Although some scenes are being reshot in New York right now, the main actors aren't involved so there shouldn't be any major delays.

#3. What's the Plot of Killers of the Flower Moon?

Killers of the Flower Moon movie cast Source: USA Today

Martin Scorsese is set to direct a movie based on David Grann's book, Killers of the Flower Moon, which tells the story of the plot to murder nearly sixty members of the Osage Indian Tribe in Oklahoma between 1921 and 1925. This was caused by the Osage's fortune made from the oil deposits found in their land, which made the federal government anxious and caused envy among other communities. Agent Tom White of the FBI was tasked with uncovering the scheme of local cattleman William Hale, who had even convinced his nephew Ernest Burkhart to marry an Osage woman for his own gain. This story of corruption, hatred, and avarice is sure to be a thrilling cinematic experience with Scorsese at the helm.
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#4. Who is Distributing Killers of the Flower Moon?

Killers of the Flower Moon movie cast Source: IMDb

At first, Paramount was on board with the film, but complications arose as the budget skyrocketed to an unsustainable $200 million. Paramount's insistence on casting Leonardo DiCaprio as the main character Tom White complicated matters further when he chose to take the role of Ernest Burkhart instead. Worried that his absence would make the movie less attractive to audiences, Paramount decided to sell the film to Apple, while still serving as the worldwide distributor. With Apple's success from CODA's 2021 Best Picture win, they are now aiming for another Academy Award.
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