Inherent Vice
2014, English. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Love usually leads to trouble.
In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- UA
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 2,830 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Paul Thomas AndersonDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 12 December 2014
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $15M
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What Inherent Vice is based on
Inherent Vice is based on Inherent Vice, a 2009 novel by Thomas Pynchon, published by Penguin Group.
Novel · 2009
Inherent Vice
By Thomas Pynchon
Published by Penguin Group
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Inherent Vice: quick answers
Is Inherent Vice worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 2,830 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Inherent Vice?
Inherent Vice runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).
Does Inherent Vice have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Inherent Vice. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Inherent Vice parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Inherent Vice is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Inherent Vice on?
Inherent Vice isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Inherent Vice?
If you liked Inherent Vice, try Murder Ahoy, Thursday, The Kid Detective.
Who directed Inherent Vice?
Inherent Vice (2014) was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and stars Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson.
What is Inherent Vice based on?
Inherent Vice is based on Inherent Vice, a 2009 novel by Thomas Pynchon, published by Penguin Group.