A Most Violent Year

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

Jan 30 2015 R 2h 5m
Action, Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

A crime drama 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.

Written by

J.C. Chandor

Directed by

J.C. Chandor

Production Countries

United States of America, United Arab Emirates

Production Companies

Old Bull Pictures, CounterNarrative Films, Washington Square Films, Before the Door Pictures, FilmNation Entertainment, Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ, Participant

Languages

English, Español

Awards

15 wins & 52 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
79,649
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
79
Popularity
NA