Nightingale
Seen it?2014 | 83 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A dangerously unstable man addresses the unseen followers of his video log about his obsession with an old army buddy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Award: Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries. Also nominated for 2 Emmys, 1 Golden Globe and 1 more Critics' Choice Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elliott Lester
- David OyelowoPeter Snowden
- Barlow JacobsRobert Beasley (voice)
- Heather StormNewscaster (voice)