
A Most Violent Year
2014, Mystery & thriller/Crime, 2h 4m
232 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
In 1981 New York, a fuel supplier (Oscar Isaac) tries to adhere to his own moral compass amid the rampant violence, corruption and decay that threaten his family and his business.
Cast & Crew
Oscar Isaac
Abel Morales
Abel Morales
Jessica Chastain
Anna
Anna
David Oyelowo
Lawrence
Lawrence
Alessandro Nivola
Peter Forente
Peter Forente
Albert Brooks
Andrew Walsh
Andrew Walsh
Elyes Gabel
Julian
Julian
Critic Reviews for A Most Violent Year
Audience Reviews for A Most Violent Year
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Sep 24, 2018Unspectacular 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
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Aug 01, 2018Excellent performances and engaging story kept me involved. Thankfully, there's more to it than violence!familiar s Super Reviewer
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Jul 11, 2016It 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
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Feb 24, 2016Oscar 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 somethingKameron W Super Reviewer
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