A Most Violent Year
2014, English. Directed by J.C. Chandor.
The result is never in question. Just the path you take to get there.
A thriller set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, and centered on the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,607 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- J.C. ChandorDirector
- Oscar IsaacAbel Morales
- Jessica ChastainAnna Morales
- David OyelowoD.A. Lawrence
- Alessandro NivolaPeter Forente
- Elyes GabelJulian
- Albert BrooksAndrew Walsh
- Catalina Sandino MorenoLuisa
- Peter GeretyBill O'Leary
- Christopher AbbottLouis Servidio
- Glenn FleshlerArnold Kline
- David MarguliesSaul Lefkowitz
- Jerry AdlerJoseph Mendelsohn
Details
- Released
- 31 December 2014
- Country
- United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Written by
- J.C. Chandor
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $12M
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A Most Violent Year: quick answers
Is A Most Violent Year worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,607 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does A Most Violent Year have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Most Violent Year. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Most Violent Year parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Most Violent Year is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Most Violent Year on?
A Most Violent Year is streaming on Netflix, HBO Max, and JustWatch TV Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Most Violent Year?
If you liked A Most Violent Year, try American Psycho, The Yards, The Killing.
Who directed A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year (2014) was directed by J.C. Chandor and stars Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo.