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      A Most Violent Year

      2014, Crime/Drama, 2h 4m

      234 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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      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.

      • Rating: R (Some Violence|Language)

      • Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & thriller

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: J.C. Chandor

      • Producer: Neal Dodson, Anna Gerb, J.C. Chandor

      • Writer: J.C. Chandor

      • Release Date (Theaters):  limited

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      • Box Office (Gross USA): $5.7M

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      • Distributor: A24

      • Production Co: Before the Door, Old Bull Pictures, Washingston Square Films

      • Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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      • 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.

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      • Aug 01, 2018

        Excellent performances and engaging story kept me involved. Thankfully, there's more to it than violence!

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      • 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.

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      • 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

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