A Most Violent Year (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, A Most Violent Year is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by J.C. Chandor, running about 124 minutes. “The result is never in question. Just the path you take to get there.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Most Violent Year stars Oscar Isaac as Abel Morales, Jessica Chastain as Anna Morales, David Oyelowo as D.A. Lawrence and Alessandro Nivola as Peter Forente, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Most Violent Year has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Most Violent Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Most Violent Year tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Most Violent Year (2014)?
- In US, A Most Violent Year is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Most Violent Year worth watching?
- A Most Violent Year holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Most Violent Year?
- A Most Violent Year stars Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola and Elyes Gabel.
- When was A Most Violent Year released?
- A Most Violent Year was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.