Movie

Inherent Vice

“Love usually leads to trouble.”

★ 6.5(2,724)20142h 29m

Inherent Vice is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Release date: 2014-12-12
Runtime: 2h 29m
Language: English
Box office: $14,810,975
Budget: $20,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Inherent Vice — trailer

About Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice is a 2014 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Comedy genres, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin and Owen Wilson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2,724 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Inherent Vice in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In Los Angeles at the turn of the 1970s, drug-fueled detective Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of an ex-girlfriend.

Cast

Joaquin Phoenix

Larry "Doc" Sportello

Josh Brolin

Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen

Owen Wilson

Coy Harlingen

Katherine Waterston

Shasta Fay Hepworth

Reese Witherspoon

Deputy D.A. Penny Kimball

Benicio del Toro

Sauncho Smilax, Esq.

Jena Malone

Hope Harlingen

Joanna Newsom

Sortilège, who is also the narrator

Jordan Christian Hearn

Denis

Hong Chau

Jade

Jeannie Berlin

Aunt Reet

Maya Rudolph

Petunia Leeway

Themes & keywords

californiabased on novel or bookboatdetective1970sex-girlfriendsurrealvicehippie lifestylepot smokingmarijuanaprivate investigatordisappearancelawyerlos angeles, california

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Inherent Vice in Canada?+

In Canada, Inherent Vice is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Inherent Vice on Netflix?+

Inherent Vice is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Inherent Vice?+

Inherent Vice has a runtime of 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).

Who stars in Inherent Vice?+

Inherent Vice stars Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston and Reese Witherspoon.

When did Inherent Vice come out?+

Inherent Vice is a 2014 movie directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

What genre is Inherent Vice?+

Inherent Vice is Drama, Mystery and Comedy film.

Who directed Inherent Vice?+

Inherent Vice was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.