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Inherent Vice (2014)

โ€œLove usually leads to trouble.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 2,802 votes 2h 29m r ComedyDramaMystery

#162 of 309 films from 2014 #1554 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson ยท Written by Paul Thomas Anderson, Thomas Pynchon

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Overview

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

Cast

Joaquin Phoenixas Larry "Doc" Sportello
Josh Brolinas Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen
Owen Wilsonas Coy Harlingen
Katherine Waterstonas Shasta Fay Hepworth
Reese Witherspoonas Deputy D.A. Penny Kimball
Benicio del Toroas Sauncho Smilax, Esq.
Jena Maloneas Hope Harlingen
Joanna Newsomas Sortilรจge, who is also the narrator
Jordan Christian Hearnas Denis
Hong Chauas Jade
Jeannie Berlinas Aunt Reet
Maya Rudolphas Petunia Leeway
Michael Kenneth Williamsas Tariq Khalil
Martin Shortas Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.

Facts

Release dateDecember 12, 2014
Runtime149 min (2h 29m) โ€” longer as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$14,810,975 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt1791528

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Questions

How long is Inherent Vice?
Inherent Vice runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Is Inherent Vice worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 2,802 votes, which places it #162 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 48%) and #1554 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Inherent Vice?
Inherent Vice was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: There Will Be Blood (2007), Magnolia (1999), Boogie Nights (1997).
Who stars in Inherent Vice?
Joaquin Phoenix as Larry "Doc" Sportello; Josh Brolin as Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen; Owen Wilson as Coy Harlingen; Katherine Waterston as Shasta Fay Hepworth; Reese Witherspoon as Deputy D.A. Penny Kimball; Benicio del Toro as Sauncho Smilax, Esq..
What is Inherent Vice rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Inherent Vice?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12625.

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