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A Most Violent Year

6.620142h 5mRMovieCrimeDramaThriller

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…

DirectorJ.C. Chandor
WriterJ.C. Chandor
ProducersAnna Gerb·J.C. Chandor

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Cast · Directed by J.C. Chandor

OIOscar Isaac
Oscar Isaac
Abel Morales
JCJessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain
Anna Morales
DODavid Oyelowo
David Oyelowo
D.A. Lawrence
ANAlessandro Nivola
Alessandro Nivola
Peter Forente
EGElyes Gabel
Elyes Gabel
Julian
ABAlbert Brooks
Albert Brooks
Andrew Walsh
CMCatalina Sandino Moreno
Catalina Sandino Moreno
Luisa
PGPeter Gerety
Peter Gerety
Bill O'Leary
CAChristopher Abbott
Christopher Abbott
Louis Servidio
GFGlenn Fleshler
Glenn Fleshler
Arnold Kline
DMDavid Margulies
David Margulies
Saul Lefkowitz
JAJerry Adler
Jerry Adler
Joseph Mendelsohn

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A Most Violent Year — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Most Violent Year?

A Most Violent Year is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Most Violent Year on Netflix?

No, A Most Violent Year is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is A Most Violent Year on Amazon Prime Video?

A Most Violent Year isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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A Most Violent Year is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.