A Most Violent Year

2015

A Most Violent Year

Critics Consensus

Gritty, gripping, and weighted with thought-provoking heft, A Most Violent Year represents another strong entry in writer-director J.C. Chandor's impressive filmography.

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User Ratings: 26,317
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Set during the winter of 1981 -- statistically one of the most crime-ridden of New York City's history -- A MOST VIOLENT YEAR is a drama following the lives of an immigrant and his family as they attempt to capitalize on the American Dream, while the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built. (C) A24

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Cast

Oscar Isaac
as Abel Morales
Jessica Chastain
as Anna Morales
David Oyelowo
as Lawrence
Albert Brooks
as Andrew Walsh
Alessandro Nivola
as Peter Forente
Elyes Gabel
as Julian
Catalina Sandino Moreno
as Luisa
Peter Gerety
as Bill O'Leary
Christopher Abbott
as Louis Servidio
Glenn Fleshler
as Arnold Klein
David Margulies
as Saul Lefkowitz
Jerry Adler
as Josef
Annie Funke
as Lorraine Lefkowitz
Matthew Maher
as John Dominczyk
Pico Alexander
as Elias Morales
Nick Bailey
Frank Bal
as Armored Guard
Susan Blackwell
as Radio Reporter
David Boston
as Competitor
Patrick Breen
as Instructor
Myrna Cabello
as Maria
Chris Cardona
as Driver 1
Teddy Canez
as Contractor
Suzanne Cerreta
as Kathy
Robert Clohessy
as Mr. Rose
Teddy Coluca
as Driver 3
Nat DeWolf
John Dinello
as Driver 2
Kathleen Doyle
as Lefkowitz Secretary
Giselle Eisenberg
as Catherine Morales
Chester Jones III
as Beat Cop
Russell G. Jones
Linda Larson
as Debbie
Elizabeth Marvel
as Mrs. Rose
Quinn Meyers
Jimmy Palumbo
as Jimmy O.
Patrick Pitu
as Vinny
Lorna Pruce
as Toll Booth Clerk Powell
Jason Ralph (III)
as Ian Thompson
Steven Reich
Jenilyn Rodriguez
as New Salewoman
Ben Rosenfield (II)
as Alex
Zariah Singletary
as Soccer Player
Amiyah Steed
as Soccer Girl
Daisy Tahan
as Annie Morales
John Douglas Thompson
as Radio Reporter
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Critic Reviews for A Most Violent Year

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Audience Reviews for A Most Violent Year

  • Sep 24, 2018
    Unspectacular and realistic thriller drama about an early 80s entrepreneur and his attempt to stay above water within the law. The actors are top notch, although Chastain remains underused. Isaac carries the film with his performance, the plot does move a little slowly at times and there are merely a few adrenaline peaks. Still, overall satisfying and well done. Just don't expect to bite your nails in excitement or thrill.
    Jens S Super Reviewer
  • Aug 01, 2018
    Excellent performances and engaging story kept me involved. Thankfully, there's more to it than violence!
    familiar s Super Reviewer
  • Jul 11, 2016
    It kept me interested. Oscar Isaacs did a good job and the storyline was unique. Instead of the lead guy turning out to be a criminal, he did everything the right way... This prompts doing the right thing instead of doing the wrong thing to get things done - I like that.
    Jim P Super Reviewer
  • Feb 24, 2016
    Oscar Isaac as usual is phenomenal. Jessica Chastain is great as usual. This movie is just ok to me though, I felt like it was just missing something
    Kameron W Super Reviewer
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