One Battle After Another is an action-thriller directed by Paul Thomas Anderson about Bob Ferguson, a former revolutionary who has tried to leave his radical past behind and live quietly with his daughter Willa. But when his old nemesis, Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw, resurfaces after 16 years and Willa disappears, Bob is forced back into danger. He must confront his past, reunite with old allies, and navigate a series of escalating conflicts both political and personal in a high-stakes fight to save his daughter and face the consequences of his choices.
At its core, the film blends intense action, family drama, and political themes, following Bob’s transformation from reluctant father to determined protector against a backdrop of revolutionary struggle and societal tension.