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A Most Violent Year

2014 · 125 min · Director: J.C. Chandor

A Most Violent Year (2014) is a crime drama, directed by J.C. Chandor. It stars Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 125-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What A Most Violent Year Is About

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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What is A Most Violent Year about?

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.

Where can I watch A Most Violent Year?

A Most Violent Year is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is A Most Violent Year?

A Most Violent Year runs for 125 minutes (2h 5m).

When did A Most Violent Year come out?

A Most Violent Year was released in 2014.

Who directed A Most Violent Year?

A Most Violent Year was directed by J.C. Chandor.

Who stars in A Most Violent Year?

A Most Violent Year stars Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola.

What is A Most Violent Year's rating?

A Most Violent Year holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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