Inherent Vice Cast
The cast of Inherent Vice.
Joaquin Phoenix
as Larry "Doc" Sportello

Joaquin Phoenix portrays Larry 'Doc' Sportello, a hippie private investigator caught up in a complex web of mystery and intrigue.

Josh Brolin
as Lt. Det. Christian F. "Bigfoot" Bjornsen

Josh Brolin plays Lt. Det. Christian F. 'Bigfoot' Bjornsen, a no-nonsense LAPD detective who has a complicated relationship with Doc Sportello.

Owen Wilson
as Coy Harlingen

Owen Wilson portrays Coy Harlingen, a musician who gets entangled in Doc Sportello's investigation.

Katherine Waterston
as Shasta Fay Hepworth

Katherine Waterston plays Shasta Fay Hepworth, an enigmatic ex-girlfriend of Doc Sportello who seeks his help.

Reese Witherspoon
as Deputy D.A. Penny Kimball

Reese Witherspoon portrays Deputy D.A. Penny Kimball, a district attorney who becomes involved in Doc's case.

Benicio del Toro
as Sauncho Smilax

Benicio del Toro plays Sauncho Smilax, a maritime lawyer and confidant of Doc Sportello.

Jena Malone
as Hope Harlingen

Jena Malone portrays Hope Harlingen, the wife of musician Coy Harlingen, who seeks Doc's assistance.

Joanna Newsom
as Sortilège

Joanna Newsom plays Sortilège, a narrator-like figure who is a friend and confidante of Doc Sportello.

Jordan Christian Hearn
as Denis

Jordan Christian Hearn plays Denis, a minor character connected to the shady dealings in the film.

Hong Chau
as Jade

Hong Chau portrays Jade, a massage parlor worker involved in the mystery surrounding Doc Sportello.

Jeannie Berlin
as Aunt Reet

Jeannie Berlin plays Aunt Reet, a family member of one of the characters drawn into the investigation.

Maya Rudolph
as Petunia Leeway

Maya Rudolph portrays Petunia Leeway, a minor character who provides comic relief in the movie.

Michael Kenneth Williams
as Tariq Khalil
Martin Short
as Dr. Rudy Blatnoyd, D.D.S.
Sasha Pieterse
as Japonica Fenway
Martin Donovan
as Crocker Fenway
Eric Roberts
as Michael Z. Wolfmann
Serena Scott Thomas
as Sloane Wolfmann
Christopher Allen Nelson
as Glenn Charlock
Sam Jaeger
as Agent Flatweed
Timothy Simons
as Agent Borderline
Jillian Bell
as Chlorinda
Taylor Bonin
as Ensenada Slim
Martin Dew
as Dr. Buddy Tubeside
Shannon Collis
as Bambi
Catherine Haena Kim
as News Reporter
Vivienne Khaledi
as Amethyst Harlingen
Yvette Yates Redick
as Luz
Andrew Simpson
as Riggs Warbling
Joe Dioletto
as Cop with Bigfoot
Jack Kelly
as Burke Stodger (archive footage)
The Growlers
as The Boards
Belladonna
as Clancy Charlock
Alina Gatti
as Howdy Doper's Phone Voice (voice)
Elaine Tan
as Xandra
Wilson Bethel
as LAPD Officer #1
Anders Holm
as LAPD Officer #2
Emmet Unverzagt
as Bigfoot's Kid
Erica Sullivan
as Dr. Lily Hammer
Eva Fisher
as Dr. Threeply's Assistant #1
Jackie Michele Johnson
as Dr. Threeply's Assistant #2
Katie Schwartz
as Kimberly
Charley Morgan
as Dr. Igor
Keith Jardine
as Puck Beaverton
Delaina Mitchell
as Mrs. Chastity Bjornsen
Michael Cotter
as Rhus Frothingham
Peter McRobbie
as Adrian Prussia
Shannon C. Sullivan
as Adrian Prussia's Secretary
Samantha Lemole
as Golden Fang Mother
Madison Leisle
as Golden Fang Daughter
Liam Van Joosten
as Golden Fang Son
Matt Doyle
as Golden Fang Father
Christian Williams
as Smedley
Jefferson Mays
as Dr. Threeply
David Prak
as Buddhist Monk
Amy Ferguson
as Bodhi
Emma Dumont
as Zinnia
Scott Aschenbrenner
as Jesus Guard (uncredited)
Christina Bobrowsky
as Patient (uncredited)
Peter Bonilla
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Gregoer Boru
as Recording Tech (uncredited)
Marianne Bourg
as Beach Girl (uncredited)
Toyia Brown
as Harmony (uncredited)
Stu Brumbaugh
as Groupie (uncredited)
Seth Cash
as Detective (uncredited)
Laura Lyon Rossi
as Groupie (uncredited)
Ashleigh Biller
as Patient (uncredited)
Elizabeth Colunga
as Patient (uncredited)
Emma Cooper
as Groupie (uncredited)
Nick de Graffenreid
as Patient (uncredited)
Adam Dorsey
as Jesus Guard (uncredited)
Ken Edling
as Judge (uncredited)
Jenna Emery
as Groupie (uncredited)
Al Function
as Biker (uncredited)
Brandy Futch
as Flight Attendant (uncredited)
Lauren Goncher
as Dental Assistant (uncredited)
Ellen Ho
as Chinese Waitress (uncredited)
Jessica Huss
as Speed Freak (uncredited)
Raiden Integra
as Patient (uncredited)
Dallas James
as Auto Mechanic (uncredited)
Christopher Karl Johnson
as Mr. Robinson (uncredited)
Timothy Lally
as Commando (uncredited)
Adeana Lane
as Beach Girl (uncredited)
Kira Legg
as Groupie (uncredited)
Tracy Ann Lisa
as District Attorney (uncredited)
Blue LoLan
as Patient (uncredited)
Jacob Lyman
as Mormon FBI Agent (uncredited)
Amanda Maddox
as Flight Attendant (uncredited)
Emilee Madrak
as Groupie (uncredited)
Kirstin Masters
as Dental Assistant (uncredited)
Zach McMahon
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Chelsea O'Toole
as Patient (uncredited)
Shaun Parker
as Commando (uncredited)
Rodney J. Richards
as Adrian Prussia's Friend (uncredited)
Philip Roosevelt
as Hippie in Commune (uncredited)
Osamu Saito
as Japanese Waiter (uncredited)
Joel Shock
as Police Officer (uncredited)
Matthew Skomo
as Detective (uncredited)
Chantal Thuy
as Groupie (uncredited)
Diana Elizabeth Torres
as Lourdes (uncredited)
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