Nightcrawler fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.
Nerve-racking and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Some satire and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, direction, and characters
Standout cinematography, editing, and score
A distinctive visual signature.
Nerve-racking and violent
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Nightcrawler is nerve-racking and violent. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Some satire and sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire and sharp wit.
Everyday modern life, the mind, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, direction, and characters
The performances, direction, and characters stand out.
Standout cinematography, editing, and score
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, editing, and score stand out.
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The city shines brightest at night.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Nightcrawler is included with a subscription to Netflix and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.
1 h 58 min
Nightcrawler runs 1 h 58 min.
Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Nightcrawler much the same way.
Yes, a big one. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 5.6 times its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+61GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nightcrawler in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for Nightcrawler, including Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism, Rage Against the Reflection, Hollywood Law.
7.8
