The Machinist
Seen it?2004 | 102 min | Thriller, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$8 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 465K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brad Anderson
- Christian BaleTrevor Reznik
- Jennifer Jason LeighStevie
- Aitana Sánchez-GijónMarie
- John SharianIvan
- Michael IronsideMiller
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr.Jackson
- Reg E. CatheyJones
- Anna MasseyMrs. Shike
- Matthew Romero MooreNicholas
- Robert LongSupervisor Furman