Skip to content
SearchOTT
Inherent Vice poster

Inherent Vice

2014·Movie·R·149 min·6.5(2,731)

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.

▶ Watch trailer

Where to watch Inherent Vice in United States

Click a service to open Inherent Vice there. Availability last verified on July 13, 2026.

Where is Inherent Vice streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesYouTube FreeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaGoogle Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon 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
#california#based on novel or book#boat#detective#1970s#ex-girlfriend#surreal#vice#hippie lifestyle#pot smoking#marijuana#private investigator#disappearance#lawyer

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.

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.

Rate & review

Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.

Cast of Inherent Vice

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

Larry "Doc" Sportello

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen

Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson

Coy Harlingen

Katherine Waterston

Katherine Waterston

Shasta Fay Hepworth

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Deputy D.A. Penny Kimball

Benicio del Toro

Benicio del Toro

Sauncho Smilax, Esq.

Jena Malone

Jena Malone

Hope Harlingen

Joanna Newsom

Joanna Newsom

Sortilège, who is also the narrator

Jordan Christian Hearn

Jordan Christian Hearn

Denis

Hong Chau

Hong Chau

Jade

Jeannie Berlin

Jeannie Berlin

Aunt Reet

Maya Rudolph

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.

More like Inherent Vice

Wonderland
A Walk Among the Tombstones
The Salton Sea
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Filth
Too Late
Brick
Devil in a Blue Dress
Gone Baby Gone
Thursday
The Long Goodbye