In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.
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Movie2014·149 min
Inherent Vice
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
An Oscar-nominated drama mystery film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
◈ CrunchScore
Top 70%
of all movies · weighted by audience size & source agreement
★ TMDB Audience Rating
6.5/10
3K ratings
About Inherent Vice
- Pacing
- Measured (4 of 9)
- Tone
- Bittersweet (4 of 9)
- Intensity
- Moderate (4 of 9)
- Complexity
- Mind-bending (9 of 9)
- Humor
- Funny (6 of 9)
- Scale
- Broad (6 of 9)
- Spirit
- Heartfelt (7 of 9)
- Texture
- Stylized, Contemplative
- Story Tags
- fate destiny, isolation loneliness, late 20th century, legal, los angeles, romantic partners, detective investigator, anti hero, mystery disappearance, investigation procedural, dream surreal, drug trade, organized crime
