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    Inherent Vice

    • 20142014
    • RR
    • 2h 28min
    IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    97K
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    Inherent Vice (2014)
    In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.
    Trailer1:54
    19 Videos
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    ComedyCrimeDrama

    In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.

    • Director
      • Paul Thomas Anderson
    • Writers
      • Paul Thomas Anderson(written for the screen by)
      • Thomas Pynchon(based on the novel by)
    • Stars
      • Joaquin Phoenix
      • Josh Brolin
      • Owen Wilson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Paul Thomas Anderson
    • Writers
      • Paul Thomas Anderson(written for the screen by)
      • Thomas Pynchon(based on the novel by)
    • Stars
      • Joaquin Phoenix
      • Josh Brolin
      • Owen Wilson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 319User reviews
    • 442Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 15 wins & 98 nominations total

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    Interview 3:21
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    Photos163

    Joaquin Phoenix and Jordan Christian Hearn in Inherent Vice (2014)
    Paul Thomas Anderson in Inherent Vice (2014)
    Joaquin Phoenix and Owen Wilson in Inherent Vice (2014)
    Joanna Newsom in Inherent Vice (2014)
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    Joaquin Phoenix, Martin Short, Sasha Pieterse, and Jordan Christian Hearn in Inherent Vice (2014)
    Joaquin Phoenix, Belladonna, and Maya Rudolph in Inherent Vice (2014)
    Joaquin Phoenix and Owen Wilson in Inherent Vice (2014)
    Benicio Del Toro in Inherent Vice (2014)
    Eric Roberts in Inherent Vice (2014)
    Joaquin Phoenix and Katherine Waterston in Inherent Vice (2014)
    Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix in Inherent Vice (2014)

    Top cast

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    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Larry "Doc" Sportelloas Larry "Doc" Sportello
    Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin
    • Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsenas Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen
    Owen Wilson
    Owen Wilson
    • Coy Harlingenas Coy Harlingen
    Katherine Waterston
    Katherine Waterston
    • Shasta Fay Hepworthas Shasta Fay Hepworth
    Joanna Newsom
    Joanna Newsom
    • Sortilègeas Sortilège
    Jordan Christian Hearn
    Jordan Christian Hearn
    • Denisas Denis
    Taylor Bonin
    • Ensenada Slimas Ensenada Slim
    Jeannie Berlin
    Jeannie Berlin
    • Aunt Reetas Aunt Reet
    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Michael Z. Wolfmannas Michael Z. Wolfmann
    Serena Scott Thomas
    Serena Scott Thomas
    • Sloane Wolfmannas Sloane Wolfmann
    Maya Rudolph
    Maya Rudolph
    • Petunia Leewayas Petunia Leeway
    Martin Dew
    Martin Dew
    • Dr. Buddy Tubesideas Dr. Buddy Tubeside
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    • Tariq Khalilas Tariq Khalil
    Hong Chau
    Hong Chau
    • Jadeas Jade
    Shannon Collis
    Shannon Collis
    • Bambias Bambi
    Christopher Allen Nelson
    Christopher Allen Nelson
    • Glenn Charlockas Glenn Charlock
    Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro
    • Sauncho Smilax, Esqas Sauncho Smilax, Esq
    Catherine Haena Kim
    Catherine Haena Kim
    • News Reporteras News Reporter
    • Director
      • Paul Thomas Anderson
    • Writers
      • Paul Thomas Anderson(written for the screen by)
      • Thomas Pynchon(based on the novel by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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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. —bignicknasty97
    ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipdrug tradevoice over narrationsouthern californiainvestigator498 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Love usually leads to trouble.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for drug use throughout, sexual content, graphic nudity, language and some violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Reese Witherspoon filmed all of her scenes in four days. Writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson loved working with her so much that he and Joaquin Phoenix, who famously worked with Witherspoon in Walk the Line (2005), began talking with Witherspoon about possibly changing the story so that her character would be around more. However, ultimately the actress convinced the two that it wouldn't be a good idea, something that in retrospect Anderson agrees with.
    • Goofs
      Dr. Blatnoyd's office cannot possibly be in a large corner room with large windows on both sides based on the exterior shot of the Golden Fang building.
    • Quotes

      Sortilège: [narrating] Inherent vice in a maritime insurance policy is anything that you can't avoid. Eggs break, chocolate melts, glass shatters, and Doc wondered what that meant when it applied to ex-old ladies.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits roll, the end caption is the opening inscription from Pynchon's novel, Inherent Vice: "Under the Paving-Stones, the Beach!" - Graffito, Paris, May 1968
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Martin Short/Gabrielle Union/Mary J. Blige (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Dreamin' On a Cloud
      Written by Heinz Burt (as Burt Heinz)

      Performed by The Tornadoes (as The Tornados)

      Courtesy of Sanctuary Records Group, Ltd.

      By arrangement with BMG Rights Management (US), LLC

    User reviews319

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    The main character was GREAT
    The movie itself was not incredible, but the main character was nicely designed, with unpredictable behavior and feelings stronger than they seem. The other characters all had their unique parts, but they were all made so that Doc's personality would stand out. The funny part was its similarity with a film noir, but I do not intend to give spoilers
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    • any_anytzuk
    • Oct 4, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 9, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Vicio propio
    • Filming locations
      • Arrowhead Springs Hotel - 24918 Arrowhead Springs Road, San Bernardino, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ghoulardi Film Company
      • Warner Bros.
      • IAC Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,110,975
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $328,184
      • Dec 14, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,710,975
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 28min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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