Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Kernel Score: 85% · 4,009 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, History, Drama
Released: 2023-10-18
Runtime: 206 minutes
Is Killers of the Flower Moon worth watching?
Worth watching. A true crime story of the Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma, told by Scorsese at a slow, deliberate pace. It's long and sombre, but Lily Gladstone and De Niro are powerful and the story is worth knowing.
Watch it if you
- like serious historical crime drama
- want strong acting from a big cast
- are happy with a three-and-a-half-hour sit
Skip it if you
- want a fast thriller
- dislike slow, long films
Best for: Weekend serious watch
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Killers of the Flower Moon
- Stream: Apple TV
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one—until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery.
Killers of the Flower Moon parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Killers of the Flower Moon is an R-rated historical drama depicting the real-life murders of Osage Nation members for oil money.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a true-crime series of murders and racist violence against the Osage people.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Killers of the Flower Moon
If you liked Killers of the Flower Moon, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Irishman (2019) — 86%: Scorsese's other late-career crime epic about loyalty
- In Cold Blood (1967) — 84%: True crime told with calm, unsettling detail
- Mississippi Burning (1988) — 86%: True-crime drama about racial violence in America
- Just Mercy (2019) — 87%: Real injustice taken on by a determined lawyer
- GoodFellas (1990) — 92%: Scorsese's sharpest crime saga
- Gangs of New York (2002) — 84%: Scorsese's tale of violence and early America
Director
Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart
- Robert De Niro as William Hale
- Lily Gladstone as Mollie Burkhart
- Jesse Plemons as Tom White
- Tantoo Cardinal as Lizzie Q
- John Lithgow as Prosecutor Peter Leaward
- Brendan Fraser as W.S. Hamilton
- Cara Jade Myers as Anna
- JaNae Collins as Reta
- Jillian Dion as Minnie
Killers of the Flower Moon FAQ
Is Killers of the Flower Moon worth watching?
Worth watching. A true crime story of the Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma, told by Scorsese at a slow, deliberate pace. It's long and sombre, but Lily Gladstone and De Niro are powerful and the story is worth knowing.
Where can I watch Killers of the Flower Moon?
In the US you can stream Killers of the Flower Moon on Apple TV and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Killers of the Flower Moon OK for kids?
Killers of the Flower Moon is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Killers of the Flower Moon is an R-rated historical drama depicting the real-life murders of Osage Nation members for oil money.
What movies are like Killers of the Flower Moon?
If you liked Killers of the Flower Moon, try The Irishman, In Cold Blood, Mississippi Burning and Just Mercy.