

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
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Where is Inherent Vice streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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 2700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.
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 JoAnne Sellar.
Is Inherent Vice worth watching?
Inherent Vice holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 2,731 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
In United States, you can stream Inherent Vice on YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 17, 2015.
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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 streaming on YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is Inherent Vice on YouTube Free?
Yes — Inherent Vice is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.
▸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 2,731 ratings.
▸When did Inherent Vice release on OTT?
Inherent Vice became available digitally on February 17, 2015.











