Nightcrawler

R

Released Oct 31, 2014

1 hr. 57 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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Los Angeles denizen Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) survives by scavenging and petty theft. He stumbles into a new career as a cameraman and -- armed with a camcorder and police scanner -- begins nocturnal forays across the city in search of shocking and grisly crimes. When he catches the eye of a shopworn news director (Rene Russo) who welcomes the chance to raise her station's ratings, Louis goes to increasingly greater lengths to catch the "money shot."

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Critics Consensus

Restless, visually sleek, and powered by a lithe star performance from Jake Gyllenhaal, Nightcrawler offers dark, thought-provoking thrills.

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Max S

This was a very good movie, loved the characther and Jake's performance, he really nailed it. Would like to see a sequel

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Kyle S

This film was excellent! Jake Gyllenhaal's acting in it was awesome, a silent creepy guy trying to do his job no matter what it takes. I really enjoyed the story, I thought it was very entertaining and easy to follow. I also love that the movie takes us through the streets of Los Angeles, Really cool perspective of the city. Go see it if you have not already!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/18/24

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Adam B

I absolutely loved this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Matt M

Not bad! Interesting concept.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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BarÄ±Å Ä

I feel like there's a story there, but it's really just... there. I think it's ok but definitely overrated. Also hot take: Literally anyone could have played Jake Gyllenhaal's role in this film. His acting is mid at best and Riz Ahmed carried the movie.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/04/24

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Dani G

This movie flew under the radar, but to me, it was one of the best from 2014. One of the best movies, one of the best screenplays, and one of the best acting performances of the year. In fact, I think it's the best acting by Jake Gyllenhaal in his career.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/29/24

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Dan Gilroy

Director

Jake Gyllenhaal

Louis Bloom

Rene Russo

Nina

Bill Paxton

Joe Loder

Riz Ahmed

Rick

Ann Cusack

Linda

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Although I was able to put aside my knowledge that nothing occurring in this film would happen in reality, there are moments in the film where I was pulled out of it...

Sep 13, 2022

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

Intriguing, unnerving and haunting.

Mar 7, 2017

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Emily St. James

Vox

Nightcrawler, on its surface, is a relatively straightforward thriller, built around a slightly improbable but very effective main character, a man who starts as an antihero and plunges straight ahead toward villainy.

Sep 26, 2016

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John Flickinger

The Flick Pick (Youtube)

Indulge in the enigmatic charm of Gyllenhaal portraying an oddly likable sociopath, coupled with dark humor and a riveting yet straightforward plot. Nightcrawler isn't just a movie; it's a gift you give yourself, with a runtime that flies by.

Mar 25, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

It’s such a creepy, tense, and efficient crime/psychological thriller.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Beneath Nightcrawler’s outward critique of the media’s desperate need to see and record human atrocity for mass ratings, there’s a more disturbing character study about Gyllenhaal’s fascinating and fantastically played psychopath.

Rated: 4/4

Jul 18, 2022

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Synopsis

Los Angeles denizen Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) survives by scavenging and petty theft. He stumbles into a new career as a cameraman and -- armed with a camcorder and police scanner -- begins nocturnal forays across the city in search of shocking and grisly crimes. When he catches the eye of a shopworn news director (Rene Russo) who welcomes the chance to raise her station's ratings, Louis goes to increasingly greater lengths to catch the "money shot."

Director: Dan Gilroy
Executive Producer: Gary Michael Walters, Betsy Danbury
Screenwriter: Dan Gilroy
Distributor: Open Road
Production Co: Bold Films
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Images|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 31, 2014, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Dec 5, 2014
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 27, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.4M
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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