Jessica Chastain’s 2014 Thriller Is Officially the Perfect Watch Before It Leaves Streaming for Good
Plex is adding J.C. Chandor’s 2014 thriller *A Most Violent Year* for free from 1 November, giving viewers a chance to watch Jessica Chastain in a better-reviewed film before it leaves streaming. The recommendation follows the poor reception of *Other Mommy*, the 2026 horror film starring Chastain, despite its box-office success.
Oscar Isaac co-stars as a fuel supplier trying to protect his family and business while holding to his moral principles amid violence and corruption. David Oyelowo and Albert Brooks also feature; the film received positive reviews, and Chastain won several critics’ association awards for her supporting performance.
In short
- *A Most Violent Year* arrives free on Plex on 1 November.
- Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain lead the 2014 thriller.
- Chastain’s *Other Mommy* earned a 19% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Explained simply
A Most Violent Year is a crime thriller set in New York in 1981, a period marked by high levels of violence. Oscar Isaac plays a fuel supplier trying to expand his business while protecting his family and staying within the law; Jessica Chastain plays his wife, who has her own ideas about how to defend their interests.
The film was written and directed by J.C. Chandor, with David Oyelowo and Albert Brooks among the supporting cast. It was well received by critics, and Chastain won several critics’ association awards for her performance.