Nightcrawler
2014 | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Why it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (95%), audiences rate it highly (7.7/10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
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When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.7/10 from 12K viewers
- AwardsSolid
1 win, 1 other nomination — nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; won National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$47 million worldwide on a $9 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
721K Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
Netflix
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Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
KanopyRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
Trailer
Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Gilroy
- Jake GyllenhaalLouis Bloom
- Rene RussoNina Romina
- Riz AhmedRick
- Bill PaxtonJoe Loder
- Kevin RahmFrank Kruse
- Michael HyattDetective Frontieri
- Price CarsonDetective Lieberman
- Ann CusackLinda
- Kent ShocknekKent Shocknek
- Sharon TaySharon Tay