A Most Violent Year
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Synopsis
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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A Most Violent Year | Official Trailer HD | A24Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-03
Top Cast
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Oscar Isaac
Abel Morales
Jessica Chastain
Anna Morales
David Oyelowo
D.A. Lawrence
Alessandro Nivola
Peter Forente
Elyes Gabel
Julian
Albert Brooks
Andrew Walsh
Catalina Sandino Moreno
Luisa
Peter Gerety
Bill O'Leary
Christopher Abbott
Louis Servidio
Glenn Fleshler
Arnold Kline
David Margulies
Saul Lefkowitz
Jerry Adler
Joseph Mendelsohn
Ben Rosenfield
Sales Student Alex
John Procaccino
Arthur Lewis
Ashley Williams
Deputy Lange
Pico Alexander
Elias Morales
Matthew Maher
John Dominczyk
Elizabeth Marvel
Mrs. Rose
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 31, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 7, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.6x
-$8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.C. Chandor
- Screenplay & Story
- J.C. Chandor
- Original Score
- Alex Ebert
- Original Title
- A Most Violent Year
- Country of Origin
- United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12M
- Production Studios
- Participant, Image Nation Studios, FilmNation Entertainment, Before the Door Pictures, Washington Square Films, Old Bull Pictures, CounterNarrative Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.C. Chandor
J.C. Chandor
Alex Ebert
Bradford Young, Stanley Fernandez Jr.
Ron Patane
Neal Dodson, Anna Gerb, J.C. Chandor, Jeff Skoll, Kerry Orent
Department Leadership Roster
J.C. Chandor
Director
Bradford Young
Director of Photography
Ron Patane
Editor
Neal Dodson
Producer
Jeff Wozniak
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Russell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kasia Walicka Maimone
Costume Design
Anna Gerb
Producer
John P. Goldsmith
Production Design
Jason Forster
Visual Effects Supervisor
J.C. Chandor
Producer
John Bair
Visual Effects Supervisor
Victor Paguia
Stunt Coordinator
Alex Ebert
Original Music Composer
J.C. Chandor
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Most Violent Year
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Most Violent Year 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 directed A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year was directed by J.C. Chandor.
Who stars in A Most Violent Year?
The principal cast of A Most Violent Year includes Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola, Elyes Gabel.
When was A Most Violent Year released and how long is it?
A Most Violent Year was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $12M at the worldwide box office (0.6 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for A Most Violent Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Most Violent Year was composed by Alex Ebert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).