Inherent Vice

A hazy, rambling stoner noir that drifts through sun-bleached paranoia, funny and sad, demanding you surrender to its fog rather than follow the plot.

Directed by

Paul Thomas Anderson

Genres

Drama, Mystery, Comedy

Starring

Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson

Tagline

Love usually leads to trouble.

Overview

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

How it feels

Absurd, melancholic, satirical and eerie. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Mystery, conspiracy, obsession, corruption

Content

Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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