21 is a 2017 American crime thriller film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, and Kurt Russell, and follows a group of friends who are drawn into a money-laundering conspiracy.
The film was shot in locations in New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
The film has received critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its direction, acting, and writing. It has been compared to Anderson’s previous films Boogie Nights and Magnolia.
In December 2017, 21 won the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama.
