Where to start with Paul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson has 11 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.
There Will Be Blood
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Magnolia
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Boogie Nights
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One Battle After Another
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Phantom Thread
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Anima
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Punch-Drunk Love
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The Master
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Licorice Pizza
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Inherent Vice
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