Inherent Vice (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, Inherent Vice is a comedy, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, running about 149 minutes. “Under the paving stones, the beach!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.
Who’s in it. Inherent Vice stars Joaquin Phoenix as Larry "Doc" Sportello, Josh Brolin as Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen, Owen Wilson as Coy Harlingen and Katherine Waterston as Shasta Fay Hepworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Inherent Vice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Inherent Vice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Inherent Vice tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Inherent Vice (2014)?
- In US, Inherent Vice is available to 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 Inherent Vice worth watching?
- Inherent Vice holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Inherent Vice?
- Inherent Vice stars Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston and Reese Witherspoon.
- When was Inherent Vice released?
- Inherent Vice was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.