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A Most Violent Year (2014)

โ€œThe result is never in question. Just the path you take to get there.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,589 votes 2h 5m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#140 of 309 films from 2014 #1051 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by J.C. Chandor ยท Written by J.C. Chandor

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Overview

A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.

Cast

Oscar Isaacas Abel Morales
Jessica Chastainas Anna Morales
David Oyelowoas D.A. Lawrence
Alessandro Nivolaas Peter Forente
Elyes Gabelas Julian
Albert Brooksas Andrew Walsh
Catalina Sandino Morenoas Luisa
Peter Geretyas Bill O'Leary
Christopher Abbottas Louis Servidio
Glenn Fleshleras Arnold Kline
David Marguliesas Saul Lefkowitz
Jerry Adleras Joseph Mendelsohn
Ben Rosenfieldas Sales Student Alex
John Procaccinoas Arthur Lewis

Facts

Release dateDecember 31, 2014
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) โ€” longer as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$12,007,070 (0.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt2937898

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Questions

How long is A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is A Most Violent Year worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,589 votes, which places it #140 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 55%) and #1051 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year was directed by J.C. Chandor. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Margin Call (2011), All Is Lost (2013), Kraven the Hunter (2024).
Who stars in A Most Violent Year?
Oscar Isaac as Abel Morales; Jessica Chastain as Anna Morales; David Oyelowo as D.A. Lawrence; Alessandro Nivola as Peter Forente; Elyes Gabel as Julian; Albert Brooks as Andrew Walsh.
What is A Most Violent Year rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Most Violent Year?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2126.

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