There Will Be Blood (2007)

Drama
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 6 films

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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The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)1
 2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)2
 Jaws
Jaws (1975)3
 Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane (1941)4
 Chinatown
Chinatown (1974)5

→ Influenced

The Master
The Master (2012)6
 Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer (2023)7
 Hell or High Water
Hell or High Water (2016)8

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Influenced By

  1. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
    "Anderson frequently cited John Huston's film as a major influence, appreciating its straightforward storytelling and themes of greed and ambition." Far Out Magazine source
  2. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
    "Anderson admired Stanley Kubrick's use of music in film, acknowledging the challenge of creating something that doesn't owe a debt to Kubrick's innovations." Influence of Stanley Kubrick Wikipedia
  3. Jaws (1975)
    "Anderson has expressed that "Jaws" was a significant influence on him, noting its impact during his formative years." 10 Movies That Influenced Paul Thomas Anderson Ben Sherlock ScreenRant
  4. Citizen Kane (1941)
    "While not directly cited by Anderson, critics have noted thematic and stylistic parallels between "There Will Be Blood" and Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane," particularly in their exploration of ambition and the corrupting influence of wealth." Film Intuition: Review Database: Movie Review: There Will Be Blood (2007) Reviews
  5. Chinatown (1974)
    "The film's narrative and visual style have been compared to Roman Polanski's "Chinatown," with both films delving into themes of corruption and moral ambiguity within historical contexts." Brightlightsfilm source

Influenced

  1. The Master (2012)
    "Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, "The Master" continues the exploration of complex characters and power dynamics, themes central to "There Will Be Blood." The film's production also involved collaboration with Jack Fisk, the production designer for both movies, ensuring a consistent atmospheric bridge between the two." The Master %282012 film%29 Wikipedia
  2. Oppenheimer (2023)
    "Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" shares visual and thematic parallels with "There Will Be Blood," particularly in its portrayal of ambition and moral dilemmas. Both films depict characters driven by their pursuits, leading to profound consequences." Far Out Magazine source
  3. Hell or High Water (2016)
    "This modern Western explores themes of economic hardship and moral ambiguity, resonating with the narrative depth and character studies presented in "There Will Be Blood."" 8 Movies Like ‘There Will Be Blood’: From ‘Oldboy’ to ‘True Grit’ Nick Weaver Collider