Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, directed by Martin McDonagh and released on November 10, 2017, is a dark comedy-drama about a mother named Mildred Hayes, played by Frances McDormand. After her daughter Angela is brutally murdered and the local police do not solve the case, Mildred decides to take action. She rents three billboards on a main road into her town to publicly challenge Sheriff Willoughby, portrayed by Woody Harrelson, for his lack of progress.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
Movie: | Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri |
Genre: | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
Language: | English |
Director: | Martin McDonagh |
Main Cast: | Frances McDormand as Mildred Hayes - Woody Harrelson as Chief Bill Willoughby - Sam Rockwell as Officer Jason Dixon - John Hawkes as Charlie Hayes |
Release Date: | November 10, 2017 |
Banner: | Fox Searchlight Pictures, Film4 |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $12 million |
Runtime: | 1h 55m |
These billboards create a storm of controversy and force the community to face their own issues. As tensions mount, Mildred’s choices impact not only the police department but also local citizens, including a troubled officer named Dixon, played by Sam Rockwell.
The film skillfully combines humor and drama while looking at themes of grief, justice, and the complexity of human relationships. McDonagh’s sharp writing and McDormand’s strong performance received wide recognition.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri won several awards, including four Academy Awards, with McDormand recognized as Best Actress. The film’s powerful story and emotional richness leave a lasting impression, sparking conversations about morality and the search for justice in an imperfect world.