Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Overview
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a 2017 black comedy crime drama film written and directed by Martin McDonagh, starring Frances McDormand as Mildred Hayes, a grieving mother who rents three billboards to shame the local police department for not solving her daughter's murder. The film is a darkly funny, angry, and ultimately hopeful exploration of grief, justice, and the possibility of redemption. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $159 million on a $15 million budget. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning two for Best Actress for Frances McDormand and Best Supporting Actor for Sam Rockwell. The film is a masterpiece of screenwriting, with sharp dialogue and memorable characters. The film is a must-see for fans of McDonagh and for anyone who loves a good, dark comedy.