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Nightcrawler

2014 · Movie · R · 118 min · ★ 7.7

CrimeDramaThriller

When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.

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Details
Years
2014
Release date
2014-10-23
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
118 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating
7.7/10 (11,740 votes)
Box office
$47,398,992
Budget
$8,500,000

Themes

  • underground
  • psychopath
  • journalism
  • job interview
  • cynicism
  • sociopath
  • murder
  • serial killer
  • crime scene
  • psychological thriller
  • los angeles, california
  • home invasion
  • +9 more

Awards & recognition

  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Original Screenplay · 2015 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Dan Gilroy