Nightcrawler

2014, Mystery & thriller/Crime, 1h 57m

277 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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

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Movie Info

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."

Cast & Crew

Jake Gyllenhaal
Louis Bloom
Rene Russo
Nina
Bill Paxton
Joe Loder
Riz Ahmed
Rick
Ann Cusack
Linda
Kevin Rahm
Frank Kruse
Michael Hyatt
Det. Fronteiri
Viviana Chavez
Desiree
Chad Guerrero
Scratchface
Kathleen York
Jackie
Dan Gilroy
Director
Dan Gilroy
Screenwriter
Michel Litvak
Producer
Jake Gyllenhaal
Producer
David Lancaster
Producer
Jennifer Fox
Producer
Tony Gilroy
Producer
Gary Michael Walters
Executive Producer
Betsy Danbury
Executive Producer
Robert Elswit
Cinematography
John Gilroy
Film Editing
James Newton Howard
Original Music
Kevin Kavanaugh
Production Design
Naaman Marshall
Art Director
Meg Everist
Set Decoration
Amy Wescott
Costume Design
Mindy Marin
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Audience Reviews for Nightcrawler

  • Aug 19, 2017
    I quite liked this very dark thriller. Very creepy guy and a scary look at the media.
    Nicki M Super Reviewer
  • Aug 07, 2017
    Jake Gyllenhaal is a force to be reckoned with, he takes crazy to a new level. The story is a lot more interesting, although it could have been shot better. It is a daunting subject matter, that will have you continue to think after it is over.
    Jarrin R Super Reviewer
  • Feb 17, 2017
    Some will try to confine this blazing hot social commentary to the realm of media news, but that is shortsightedness to a high degree in the dawn of the internet saturation age. Kudos to all involved. I hope there were Academy Awards, particularly to the director, screenwriters, actor and actress. Zounds, what a ride!
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Nov 16, 2016
    Gyllenhaal is terrifying as night time crime camera man. He takes the film through a slower middle part, but overall the movie always works: as acid social commentary on media and lack of empathy. The atmosphere of the hot LA nights is almost physically perceptible and the solution after a really thrilling final act is bone chilling.
    Jens S Super Reviewer
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