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Inherent Vice

  • 20142014
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  • 2h 28m
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Inherent Vice (2014)
In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.
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  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama

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.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
103K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,216
112
  • 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
    • 340User reviews
    • 439Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 15 wins & 98 nominations total

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    Interview 3:21
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    Joaquin Phoenix and Jordan Christian Hearn in Inherent Vice (2014)
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    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)
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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 relationship
    • drug trade
    • voice over narration
    • southern california
    • investigator
    • 495 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 reviews340

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Sorry but I don't get it
    I know, I know, it's a film you're meant to watch more than once, but to be perfectly honest, I have absolutely zero inclination to do so because it was just so boring to me.

    Like, what am I missing here? It's a by-the-numbers crime thriller that's occasionally funny, and has good performances and a decent soundtrack, but other than that there's nothing special about it whatsoever, and the plot's convoluted and confusing as hell to boot.

    This is the only PTA film I've seen so far, so I'll no doubt come back to it one day once I've seen a few more, but for now...I mean I certainly hope it's his worst one.
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    • TheCorniestLemur
    • Sep 26, 2020

    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
      • Ác Từ Trong Trứng
    • 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
      2 hours 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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