Nightcrawler

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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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Shadow and Act Staff

Shadow and Act

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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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

The second half of this film is some of the most tense filmmaking I’ve seen in many years...

Jun 17, 2024

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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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BrandNewLogic C Nightcrawler is a gripping and exploration of media ethics and ambition. It presents you with one of the most chilling characters you'll see in all of cinema. This movie is a character study diving deep into the psyche of Lou Bloom, portrayed brilliantly by Jake Gyllenhaal. His eerie determination and moral ambiguity drive the narrative, creating an unsettling atmosphere that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The story explores the lengths to which individuals will go for success and the ethical lines they are willing to cross. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/20/24 Full Review Audience Member Filme muito foda, o Louis é um completo maluco que quer fazer o seu trabalho custe o que custar, o Jake encaixa perfeitamente nesse papel, e entregou uma atuação perfeita aqui. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review Christopher M Excellent movie!This movie is a ride through the dark under belly of the LA Media industry.Jake's performance was outstanding as he played a shady individual claw his way to success. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/12/24 Full Review 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 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review 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 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Adam B I absolutely loved this movie Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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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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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
Producer: Michel Litvak, Jake Gyllenhaal, David Lancaster, Jennifer Fox, Tony Gilroy
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
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital