"Inherent Vice" is a 2014 film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, based on the novel by Thomas Pynchon. The story follows Doc Sportello, a private investigator in 1970s Los Angeles, as he navigates a complex web of crime, drugs, and conspiracy while searching for his missing ex-girlfriend, Shasta Fay Hepworth. The film blends elements of noir and comedy, showcasing a psychedelic atmosphere that reflects the era's counterculture. It features a diverse cast, including Joaquin Phoenix, Katherine Waterston, and Josh Brolin, and explores themes of paranoia, love, and the disillusionment of the American Dream.