Quick overview
A Most Violent Year (2014) leans into its genre DNA with a straightforward setup and a clear, watchable rhythm. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, and David Oyelowo—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 4.4/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
A Most Violent Year (2014)
O Ano Mais Violento, L'année de toutes les violences, Най-бруталната година, Žiaurūs 1981-ųjų metai, Patys žiauriausi metai, 모스트 바이어런트, Most Violent Year, A, El año más violento-
Released: December 31, 2014
Runtime: 125 min
: 4.394/10 from 1513 votes
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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