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A Most Violent Year

R20142h 5mJ.C. Chandor
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 79

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"The result is never in question. Just the path you take to get there."

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.

CrimeDramaThriller
New York CityImmigrantHusband Wife RelationshipCorruptionCapitalismWinterAmerican DreamBusiness EthicsTruckOil

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Most Violent Year (2014) 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.

Who stars in A Most Violent Year?

A Most Violent Year stars Oscar Isaac (Abel Morales), Jessica Chastain (Anna Morales), David Oyelowo (D.A. Lawrence), Alessandro Nivola (Peter Forente), Elyes Gabel (Julian). The film was directed by J.C. Chandor.

How long is A Most Violent Year?

A Most Violent Year has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated R.

Is A Most Violent Year worth watching?

A Most Violent Year holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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