The Good Nurse

R

Released Oct 19, 2022

1 hr. 56 min.

Crime

Drama

Biography

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Suspicious that her colleague is responsible for a series of mysterious patient deaths, a nurse risks her own life to uncover the truth in this gripping thriller based on true events.

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Critics Consensus

The Good Nurse is hobbled by stilted dialogue and unrealistic story elements, but those issues are offset by strong work from a pair of talented leads.

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Audience Consensus

Although it's definitely entertaining, The Good Nurse is also an example of how a terrific cast and incredible story can often add up to less than the sum of their parts.

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John R

Great mystery story, the acting was very good and believable. Well worth the price of admission.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/28/22

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Dave

Riveting and becomes more so as the film progresses. One of the best films Ive seen in 2022!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/22/22

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Janice W

I went into this movie knowing nothing about this movie except the prior works of both actors. I was surprised by both performances. Eddie played against type. I intrigued by the title. Eddie's character was a kind person who helped his co worker and you kind of wondered why he has worked in so many hospitals. Jessica's character showed a lot of compassion and empathy considering what she was facing. Her portrayal allowed the police to capture him after she got Eddie's character to admit the killing though the reasons were unknown. She stopped a series of serial killings. This is definitely a must see and an Oscar Contender.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/22/22

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Leonard F

Tension is built quickly and is maintained for every second of the movie. The score helps sustain the tension. spoiler alert The utter failure of 9 hospitals to act, resulting in the deaths of literally untold numbers of patients, is truly shocking. The heroics of Nurse Amy Loughren are captured beautifully. the acting by Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne is wonderful. The rest of the cast is excellent and totally believable. All in all, this is a winner.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/22

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Alec C

Sometimes, the people who are supposed to care for you are actually a lot more dangerous then any ailment! Amy Loughren is an overworked nurse whose friendship with the charming Charlie Cullen seemingly takes a load off of her, only for her to suspect that Charlie is actually a lot more sinister then he presents. The story of the notorious serial killer who watched his patients die manages to hit the right amount of paranoia and fear!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/18/24

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alexia a

Very hard to watch, my boyfriend and I couldn't even finish the movie we got so bored. Very slow paced and not enough thrill into the movie. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS MOVIE LONGEST MOVIE EVER. I ABSOLUTELY DO NOT RECOMMEND IF YOU OR YOUR MAN HAVE ADHD!! I CANT I CANT I CANT ✌🏼

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Tobias Lindholm

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Jessica Chastain

Amy Loughren

Eddie Redmayne

Charlie Cullen

Nnamdi Asomugha

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Scott Tobias

The Reveal (Substack)

A sobering thriller that’s ostensibly about a serial killer, but more concerned about the healthcare system that allowed him to operate for 15 years before he was finally brought to justice.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 19, 2022

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Robert Levin

Newsday

Chastain... gives such a compelling and deeply human performance, so effortlessly charismatic, that you wish she had been the center of a completely different movie.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 13, 2022

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

A thriller that—for better and, too often, for worse—plays like a stifled scream.

Nov 8, 2022

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Prabhjot Bains

Tilt Magazine

The Good Nurse is an Achingly Dull Foray into Medical Malpractice

Nov 2, 2023

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Nuha Hassan

Nuha Hassan

It barely scratches the surface and leaves a less resounding solution to figure out what is wrong with everything. It’s a political thriller, but it barely leaves a mark that leaves a profound impact on the faults of the system.

Sep 8, 2023

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Michael Cook

KARK-TV

This is kinda of a typical true crime movie than that Netflix churns out, but what makes it better is the performances of these two Oscar winners, Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne. They really elevate the material.

Rated: 7.5/10

Aug 10, 2023

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Synopsis

Suspicious that her colleague is responsible for a series of mysterious patient deaths, a nurse risks her own life to uncover the truth in this gripping thriller based on true events.

Director: Tobias Lindholm
Executive Producer: Ari Handel, Glen Basner, Jonathan Filley, Josh Stern
Screenwriter: Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: FilmNation Entertainment, Protozoa Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 19, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 26, 2022
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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