Inherent Vice
- Drama
- Mystery
- Comedy
In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.
Inherent Vice is a 2014 neo-noir comedy-mystery film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, following drug-addled private detective Doc Sportello as he navigates Los Angeles's seedy underbelly to solve the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend. Released in December 2014, the film adapts Thomas Pynchon's cult novel and blends dark humor with intricate plotting across 1970s California.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Joaquin PhoenixLarry "Doc" Sportello
Josh BrolinLt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen
Owen WilsonCoy Harlingen
Katherine WaterstonShasta Fay Hepworth
Reese WitherspoonDeputy D.A. Penny Kimball
Benicio del ToroSauncho Smilax, Esq.
Jena MaloneHope Harlingen
Joanna NewsomSortilège, who is also the narrator
Jordan Christian HearnDenis
Hong ChauJade
Jeannie BerlinAunt Reet
Maya RudolphPetunia Leeway
Michael Kenneth WilliamsTariq Khalil
Martin ShortDr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.
Sasha PieterseJaponica Fenway
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Inherent Vice — frequently asked
When was Inherent Vice released?
Inherent Vice was released in theaters on December 12, 2014.
Where can I watch Inherent Vice?
The film is available on major streaming platforms and for purchase/rental through digital retailers. Availability varies by region and platform.
Is Inherent Vice based on a book?
Yes, it's adapted from Thomas Pynchon's 2009 novel of the same name, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
What is the movie's tone?
Inherent Vice blends comedy, mystery, and drama with a darkly humorous take on 1970s Los Angeles detective fiction, featuring a convoluted plot full of eccentric characters.
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