A Most Violent Year 2014
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What is A Most Violent Year?
A Most Violent Year is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 31, 2014
- Studios
- Participant, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, FilmNation Entertainment
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
A Most Violent Year is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“An immigrant family fights to protect their business amid New York’s brutal 1981 winter.”
- Captures the tension of a violent era in NYC
- Focuses on an immigrant family's struggle and ambition
- Strong sense of place with a winter backdrop
- The bleak atmosphere may feel heavy for some viewers
- Pacing is deliberate, which might feel slow
Watch it if you appreciate a tense, character-focused story about an immigrant family in 1981 New York.
The film’s violent and bleak tone makes it suited for mature audiences.
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What year is the film set in?
It is set in the winter of 1981.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in New York City.
What is the main conflict?
An immigrant family tries to expand their business while confronting the city’s rampant violence and corruption.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as crime, drama, and thriller.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.