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7.8
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7.9

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florian13
Florian Wendorff
rated 10

A fantastic movie, dismanteling the inner core of capitalism in a world where everything becomesa question of supply and demand.

2 years ago
mike147
matt56
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ralflauge
Ralf Lauge
rated 8

This film is writing at it’s best

4 years ago

Cast & Crew

Dan Gilroy
Director
Dan Gilroy
Writer
Michael Papajohn
As Security Guard
Bill Paxton
As Joe Loder
Jake Gyllenhaal
As Louis Bloom
Riz Ahmed
As Rick
Marco Rodríguez
As Scrapyard Owner
Stephanie D'Abruzzo
As Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)

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What is Nightcrawler about? Toggle content

Nightcrawler is a thought-provoking and intense film that explores the dark side of crime journalism. The movie follows Lou Bloom, a petty thief who becomes obsessed with filming violent crimes and accidents in Los Angeles to sell to local news stations. As he delves deeper into this dangerous world, he begins to manipulate crime scenes and cross ethical boundaries, all while trying to impress his new boss and lover, Nina. The film raises important questions about the role of media in shaping our perceptions of reality and the lengths people will go to achieve success. With its gripping plot and outstanding performances by Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, and Riz Ahmed, Nightcrawler is a must-see for fans of psychological thrillers.

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You can stream Nightcrawler on: Netflix

What movies are similar to Nightcrawler? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Nightcrawler include Prisoners, Law Abiding Citizen, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Town, Death Wish, The Accountant.

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Nightcrawler was released in theaters on December 3, 2014.