What was the release date of Inherent Vice?

Inherent Vice was released on December 12, 2014.

Who directed Inherent Vice?

Inherent Vice was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

What is the runtime of Inherent Vice?

Inherent Vice has a runtime of 2h 28m.

Who was the producer of Inherent Vice?

Inherent Vice was produced by Paul Thomas Anderson, JoAnne Sellar.

Who are the key characters in Inherent Vice?

The key characters in Inherent Vice are Larry "Doc" Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix), Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen (Josh Brolin), Coy Harlingen (Owen Wilson).

What genre is Inherent Vice?

Inherent Vice is a Drama, Mystery, Crime film.

What is the rating of Inherent Vice?

Inherent Vice has an audience rating of 5.3 out of 10.

What is the budget of Inherent Vice?

Inherent Vice had a budget of $20M.

What is the box office revenue of Inherent Vice?

Inherent Vice has made $14.8M at the box office.

Inherent Vice

2014 2h 28mDrama, Mystery

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During the psychedelic 60s and 70s Larry "Doc" Sportello is surprised by his former girlfriend and her plot for her billionaire boyfriend, his wife, and her boyfriend. A plan for kidnapping gets shaken up by the oddball characters entangled in this groovy kidnapping romp based upon the novel by Thomas Pynchon.

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

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Cast of Inherent Vice

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
Martin DonovanCrocker Fenway
Eric RobertsMichael Z. "Mickey" Wolfmann
Serena Scott ThomasSloane Wolfmann
Christopher Allen NelsonGlenn Charlock
Sam JaegerAgent Flatweed
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Inherent Vice Ratings & Reviews

CravanThePugilistMay 18, 2026
I really need to rewatch this, cuz I don't really remember it. But I will say that the book was a hilarious masterpiece. STOP STARING AT THE SCREEN START LOOKING AT THE DEAD TREES
2
HgmvhfOctober 14, 2025
You will wander through a collection of realizations about what this movie is. Who it is making fun of. What it is saying or not saying about other movies that say or don't say important things about civilization's fall or the nature of humanity or something you forgot. But this movie isn't any of those things and it isn't doing any of those things. It just is what you thought it wasn't.
5
hairydemonOctober 11, 2025
boring, and so pleased with itself it was sickening. Half a star for what? I dunno.
7
JariWezerOctober 7, 2025
This movie felt like an inside joke that I wasn't privy to
2
wdamsOctober 3, 2025
Brilliant
2
Jonathon PackSeptember 19, 2025
Without a doubt this needs to be watched more than once to understand what all is happening, but the runtime is too long so I don't want to. I love that Joaquin Phoenix is totally different here than in any other film I've seen him in. The 70's look like a crazy time.
2
Richard Scott LongSeptember 17, 2025
Talk about star studded! Great movie.
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Hong Chau On Her Character
Hong Chau On Her CharacterBehind the Scenes
Josh Brolin On His Character
Josh Brolin On His CharacterBehind the Scenes
Owen Wilson On His Character
Owen Wilson On His CharacterBehind the Scenes
Benicio Del Toro On The Novel
Benicio Del Toro On The NovelBehind the Scenes
Maya Rudolph On Her Character
Maya Rudolph On Her CharacterBehind the Scenes
Martin Short On Paul Thomas Anderson
Martin Short On Paul Thomas AndersonBehind the Scenes
Katherine Waterston On Paul Thomas Anderson
Katherine Waterston On Paul Thomas AndersonBehind the Scenes
Johanna Newsom On Joaquin Phoenix's Character
Johanna Newsom On Joaquin Phoenix's CharacterBehind the Scenes
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Jena Malone On Why She Wanted To Be A Part Of Inherent ViceBehind the Scenes
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Sasha Pieterse On Working With Martin Short And Joaquin PhoenixBehind the Scenes
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