Inherent Vice
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Synopsis
In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.
Cast
- Joanna Newsom
- Katherine Waterston
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Jordan Christian Hearn
- Taylor Bonin
- Jeannie Berlin
- Josh Brolin
- Eric Roberts
- Serena Scott Thomas
- Owen Wilson
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- Dec 1, 2014
Every ticket to INHERENT VICE should come with the choice of a joint or a second ticket to INHERENT VICE. You will need one or the other.
Matt SingerJan 25, 2018paul thomas anderson: *points his camera at absolute nonsense for 148 minutes* me: OOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chris 🍉Sep 19, 2025Not really my thing. A devastating blow to the "PTA makes nothing but bangers" agenda I planned on spreading
James (Schaffrillas) - Dec 10, 2014
a confederacy of dentists.
matt lynchFeb 19, 2024wish i hadn’t been so primed to think this was incredibly confusing (it’s not) i would’ve seen it ages ago. had a lovely time, definitely best with a crowd. i don’t think we as a people give enough shine to joaquin’s physical/comedy/physical comedy chops, he’s got several…
demi adejuyigbeOct 4, 2014In America, money is everything. In film noir, money is everything else. Towards the end of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Inherent Vice, there’s a scene in which Joaquin Phoenix’s Larry “Doc” Sportello – the goofily mutton-chopped private detective at the heart of this sweet…
davidehrlich - Aug 18, 2018
yeah. definitely need to watch this again. but yes, it’s pretty fantastic.
KarstenApr 20, 2022“Wait, so the US is somebody's mom, you're sayin'?... And she's strung out on... what exactly?” “On sending kids off to die in jungles for no reason. Something wrong and suicidal that she can't stop.” GUILT TRIP. [35mm]
Josh LewisJan 21, 2021“𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚜𝚌𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚍𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚜𝚞𝚍𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚕𝚢, 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚑𝚘𝚠, 𝚒𝚝 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛. 𝙸𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚠𝚎𝚒𝚛𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚜𝚙𝚊𝚌𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚊 𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚝𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚍... 𝚂𝚑𝚊𝚜𝚝𝚊 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎…
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- LukeJD lovedInherent Vice
Ethereal and grounded simultaneously, (don’t pay too much attention to the mystery and it works better) and Doc Sportello is an all-time PTA protagonist
Nusa likedInherent ViceIf it wouldn’t have Joaquin it’d be a meh. Apart from that, the best word to describe this is tripping✌️
10000BCman likedInherent Vicejoaquin phoenix does detective work while incredibly baked
- Thomas Joyce is "meh" onInherent Vice
Quite easily, and disappointingly, the PTA film that I’ve connected with the least. Maybe I’m just stupid, but the whole film felt really difficult to follow? There seemed to be a load of nonsense happening every other scene, and things that were, or at least felt, important, always felt like I…
nevan likedInherent Viceprobably pta’s weakest simply because it’s an adaptation where his own voice is seldom heard. joaquin phoenix gives a strong performance and the campy script is still unique. has the makings of a cult stoner mystery film for sure, even if that’s all it is
Izzy is "meh" onInherent ViceVery artfully and skillfully made, great acting. I love the noir genre and I enjoy slower dialogue driven films, but frankly I did not care about a single character or storyline in this movie. I was incredibly bored the whole time.
- Jimmy Cricket lovedInherent Vice
A fun, slow, yet challenging film with a great cast which successfully adapts the novel its based on. This is probably the worst Paul Thomas Anderson film, but his worst still is amazing.
Brutalist likedInherent ViceProbably PTA’s worst entry but no where near bad. It’s just a little bit of everything and maybe a bit confusing but still, PTA and Joaquin are always a master duo.
Justin likedInherent ViceThis is a pretty good movie honestly. One of Paul Thomas Anderson’s weakest movies but that isn’t saying much considering how great his filmography is.
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Metacritic
Dec 13, 2014
Director P.T. Anderson isn't generally a guy you go to if you're looking for answers. Questions are more his game, and that's as true here as it was in his far more serious pictures The Master and There Will Be Blood. He is a terrific stylist, though, and the scattershot pleasures he's peddling in Inherent Vice may well satisfy those who like style more than substance, or maybe who like their style with substances.
Bob Mondello
NPR
Dec 11, 2014
Mr. Phoenix’s note-perfect performance flows on the story’s currents of comedy that occasionally turn into rapids, as the funny ha-ha, funny strange back-and-forth abruptly gives way to Three Stooges slapstick.
Manohla Dargis
The New York Times
Dec 11, 2014
Joaquin Phoenix and the terrific acting ensemble that joins him in this pot-infused '70s-era beach noir create such a good buzz you can almost get a contact high from watching.
Betsy Sharkey
Los Angeles Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Inherent Vice (2015) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Inherent Vice (2015)?
The movie is 2hr 28min long.
What's Inherent Vice (2015) about?
In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.
Who's the cast of Inherent Vice (2015)?
- Joanna Newsom as Sortilège
- Katherine Waterston as Shasta Fay Hepworth
- Joaquin Phoenix as Larry "Doc" Sportello
- Jordan Christian Hearn as Denis
- Taylor Bonin as Ensenada Slim
- Jeannie Berlin as Aunt Reet
- Josh Brolin as Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen
- Eric Roberts as Michael Z. Wolfmann
- Serena Scott Thomas as Sloane Wolfmann
- Owen Wilson as Coy Harlingen
Who's the director behind Inherent Vice (2015)?
Paul Thomas Anderson directed Inherent Vice (2015).
Who produced Inherent Vice (2015)?
Daniel Lupi and JoAnne Sellar produced Inherent Vice (2015).
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