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β Rating: IMDb: [TBD]/10 | Rotten Tomatoes: [TBD]%
π Main Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Haley Bennett, Finn Wittrock, Gina Gershon
π¬ Director: Lila Neugebauer
Plot Summary:
Landman is a powerful and timely drama that explores the complex and often controversial world of the American oil industry. Directed by Lila Neugebauer, the film shines a spotlight on the environmental, economic, and personal stakes involved in the relentless pursuit of energy.
At the heart of the story is Novak (Billy Bob Thornton), a seasoned landmanβan industry fixer responsible for negotiating deals between oil companies and rural landowners. For years, he has thrived in this high-stakes world, securing drilling rights in communities where oil promises prosperity but threatens the land itself. However, when Novak is sent to a close-knit Texas town, his once-steady career begins to unravel.
Faced with growing resistance from residents, environmental activists, and his own deepening moral dilemmas, Novak finds himself at the center of a fierce battle over land, power, and the communityβs future. As tensions rise and alliances shift, he struggles to balance the promises of economic growth against the realities of environmental destruction, while his personal life crumbles under the weight of his choices.
With emotionally charged performances and a nuanced look at corporate greed, personal redemption, and the human cost of progress, Landman delivers a gripping and thought-provoking narrative that resonates with todayβs global energy challenges.
π₯ Hard-hitting, emotional, and deeply relevant, Landman is a must-watch for fans of socially conscious dramas.