A Most Violent Year (2014)
Movie 2h 4m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Released in 2014, A Most Violent Year is a crime, drama and thriller movie. It is directed by J.C. Chandor. The cast includes Oscar Isaac, Elyes Gabel and Catalina Sandino Moreno. The running time is 2h 4m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- J.C. ChandorDirector
- Oscar Isaacas Abel Morales
- Elyes Gabelas Julian
- Catalina Sandino Morenoas Luisa
- Jessica Chastainas Anna Morales
- Albert Brooksas Andrew Walsh
- David Oyelowoas D.A. Lawrence
- Peter Geretyas Bill O'Leary
- Christopher Abbottas Louis Servidio
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Questions about A Most Violent Year
- What genre is A Most Violent Year?
- A Most Violent Year is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in A Most Violent Year?
- Oscar Isaac, Elyes Gabel, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Jessica Chastain, Albert Brooks appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A Most Violent Year?
- J.C. Chandor directed A Most Violent Year.
- How long is A Most Violent Year?
- A Most Violent Year runs for 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- Is A Most Violent Year worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A Most Violent Year?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
