Inherent Vice
“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.
Where to watch Inherent Vice in United States
Can I watch Inherent Vice in United States? Inherent Vice isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Inherent Vice streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max on U-Next, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice is a 2014 English-language drama, mystery and comedy film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The cast is led by Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson. It has a runtime of 2h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 2800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Inherent Vice was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, IAC Films, and JoAnne Sellar Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 12, 2014, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Writers
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Release date
- December 12, 2014
- OTT release
- February 17, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, IAC Films, JoAnne Sellar Productions
Inherent Vice cast & crew
Inherent Vice was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and written by Paul Thomas Anderson.
The cast features Joaquin Phoenix as Larry "Doc" Sportello, Josh Brolin as Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen, Owen Wilson as Coy Harlingen, Katherine Waterston as Shasta Fay Hepworth, Reese Witherspoon as Deputy D.A. Penny Kimball, and Benicio del Toro as Sauncho Smilax, Esq..
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jonny Greenwood, cinematography is by Robert Elswit, and it was produced by Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Lupi.
Is Inherent Vice worth watching?
Inherent Vice holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 2,817 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 29m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and comedy, Inherent Vice is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 17, 2015.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Inherent Vice
Joaquin Phoenix
Larry "Doc" Sportello
Josh Brolin
Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen
Owen Wilson
Coy Harlingen
Katherine Waterston
Shasta Fay Hepworth
Reese Witherspoon
Deputy D.A. Penny Kimball
Benicio del Toro
Sauncho Smilax, Esq.
Jena Malone
Hope Harlingen
Joanna Newsom
Sortilège, who is also the narrator
Jordan Christian Hearn
Denis
Hong Chau
Jade
Jeannie Berlin
Aunt Reet
Maya Rudolph
Petunia Leeway
Inherent Vice — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Inherent Vice in United States?
Inherent Vice is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Inherent Vice in?
Inherent Vice is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Inherent Vice?
Inherent Vice runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
▸What is Inherent Vice rated?
Inherent Vice is rated R. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 2,817 ratings.
▸When did Inherent Vice release on OTT?
Inherent Vice became available digitally on February 17, 2015.
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