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Nightmare Alley

2021Movie2 h 31 minR

72

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A tense, melancholic crime movie about history and the mind, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Story

Man or beast.

An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.

Feels like

Neo-Noir Psychological Thriller
Carnival Setting
Con Artist Drama
Visually Opulent
Moral Decay
Period Piece
Powerful Ensemble Cast
Fatalistic Tone
Manipulation & Deception
Stylized Cinematography

Crew

Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Written by: Guillermo del Toro, Kim Morgan, William Lindsay Gresham
Produced by: Bradley Cooper, Guillermo del Toro, J. Miles Dale
Music by: Nathan Johnson

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Facts

December 2, 2021 · 2 h 31 min · R

Released: December 2, 2021
Runtime: 2 h 31 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $60 million
Box office: $40 million
Available in: 85 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Nightmare Alley?"

Questions about Nightmare Alley

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nightmare Alley?

In the United States, Nightmare Alley streams on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is Nightmare Alley worth watching?

72

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 70).

Will I feel good after watching Nightmare Alley?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Nightmare Alley good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was Nightmare Alley a box office flop?

Budget$60 million

Box office$40 million

Yes: it cost about $60 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 66% of its budget.