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Inherent Vice

6.520142h 29m18AMovieDramaMysteryComedy

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

DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson
WriterPaul Thomas Anderson
ProducersPaul Thomas Anderson·JoAnne Sellar

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

JPJoaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Larry "Doc" Sportello
JBJosh Brolin
Josh Brolin
Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen
OWOwen Wilson
Owen Wilson
Coy Harlingen
KWKatherine Waterston
Katherine Waterston
Shasta Fay Hepworth
RWReese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
Deputy D.A. Penny Kimball
BTBenicio del Toro
Benicio del Toro
Sauncho Smilax, Esq.
JMJena Malone
Jena Malone
Hope Harlingen
JNJoanna Newsom
Joanna Newsom
Sortilège, who is also the narrator
JHJordan Christian Hearn
Jordan Christian Hearn
Denis
HCHong Chau
Hong Chau
Jade
JBJeannie Berlin
Jeannie Berlin
Aunt Reet
MRMaya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph
Petunia Leeway

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Inherent Vice — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Inherent Vice?

Inherent Vice isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Inherent Vice on Netflix?

No, Inherent Vice is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Inherent Vice on Amazon Prime Video?

Inherent Vice isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Inherent Vice for free?

Inherent Vice isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.