Official movie poster for Inherent Vice (2014), a drama mystery film

Inherent Vice(2014)

Love usually leads to trouble.

6.5(2,787)2h 29m2014-12-12
DramaMysteryComedy

Inherent Vice Synopsis

In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.

Inherent Vice (2014) is a drama, mystery and comedy film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, released on December 12, 2014 with a runtime of 2h 29m. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson and Katherine Waterston. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2,787 ratings.

Director:
Paul Thomas Anderson
Writers:
Thomas Pynchon, Paul Thomas Anderson
Producers:
Paul Thomas Anderson, JoAnne Sellar, Daniel Lupi
Cinematographer:
Robert Elswit
Composer:
Jonny Greenwood
Production:
Warner Bros. Pictures, IAC Films, JoAnne Sellar Productions, Ghoulardi Film Company, RatPac Entertainment
Budget:
$20,000,000
Revenue:
$14,810,975
Status:
Released

Inherent Vice (2014) Trailer

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Inherent Vice Videos & Clips

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"Paranoia"

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Inherent Vice - Now Playing [HD]

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INHERENT VICE - "Tell GG Nom Alt" TVC - In Cinemas 29 January

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INHERENT VICE - "Jive GG Nom" TVC - In Cinemas 29 January

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INHERENT VICE - "Cast GG Nom Alt" TVC - In Cinemas 29 January

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Inherent Vice - 'Right On Review' TV Spot - In theatres Jan 9, 2015

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Inherent Vice | I Need Your Help, Doc | Warner Bros. Entertainment

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Inherent Vice Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2,787 ratings.

mattwilde123

7/10

'Inherent Vice' is the next feature film from Paul Thomas Anderson and you can tell. It boasts a great soundtrack, brilliant acting and a very convoluted story as it tells the story of a private detective (Phoenix) as he investigates into the disappearance of a former girlfriend. The screenplay is very confusing. It is hard to follow and purposely so as it introduces many characters and multiple stories but I have…

Reviewed on March 9, 2017

GenerationofSwine

10/10

I kind of feel that Anderson lends himself to a film like this. He uses a lot of extreme wide angles and if you ever smoked a little dope in college the world looks a little like when you mount that 18mm on your SLR. His choice of lenses lends itself to telling the story of a guy like Doc without going over the top ala Fear and Loathing and making it a little too blatantly FX. The humor works in best possible dry…

Reviewed on January 11, 2023

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Inherent Vice – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Inherent Vice online?

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Inherent Vice (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Inherent Vice?

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The main cast of Inherent Vice (2014) includes Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston and Reese Witherspoon. The film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Inherent Vice released?

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Inherent Vice was released on December 12, 2014 and runs for 2h 29m.

Is Inherent Vice worth watching?

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Inherent Vice (2014) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2,787 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Inherent Vice?

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