---
title: "A Most Violent Year"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-most-violent-year-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 241239
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# A Most Violent Year (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-most-violent-year-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Most Violent Year is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Participant, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, FilmNation Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An immigrant family fights to protect their business amid New York’s brutal 1981 winter."

### Why Watch
- 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

### Caveats & Content Note
- The bleak atmosphere may feel heavy for some viewers
- Pacing is deliberate, which might feel slow
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s violent and bleak tone makes it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, slow-burn, atmospheric, crime, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: J.C. Chandor
- **Networks / Studios**: Participant, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, FilmNation Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Oscar Isaac** as *Abel Morales*
- **Jessica Chastain** as *Anna Morales*
- **David Oyelowo** as *D.A. Lawrence*
- **Alessandro Nivola** as *Peter Forente*
- **Elyes Gabel** as *Julian*
- **Albert Brooks** as *Andrew Walsh*
- **Catalina Sandino Moreno** as *Luisa*
- **Peter Gerety** as *Bill O'Leary*
- **Christopher Abbott** as *Louis Servidio*
- **Glenn Fleshler** as *Arnold Kline*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What year is the film set in?
It is set in the winter of 1981.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in New York City.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
An immigrant family tries to expand their business while confronting the city’s rampant violence and corruption.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as crime, drama, and thriller.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Most Violent Year — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/241239)

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