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Nightcrawler
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Dan Gilroy. With Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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 s…
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Release snapshot for Nightcrawler.
MoviHero lists October 23, 2014 as the release date for Nightcrawler. Dan Gilroy is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal as Louis Bloom, Rene Russo as Nina Romina, Riz Ahmed as Rick, Bill Paxton as Joe Loder. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 23, 2014
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 58m
DirectorDan Gilroy
CastJake Gyllenhaal as Louis Bloom, Rene Russo as Nina Romina, Riz Ahmed as Rick, Bill Paxton as Joe Loder
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Nightcrawler right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Nightcrawler runs 1h 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 12,262 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary5/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“'Nightcrawler' is a neo noir thriller starring a very impressive (and thin) Jake Gyllenhaal which cleverly satirises the media industry's obsession with horror and violence.”
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“Survival of the Batsh!t Craziest Here we have a sociopath for the digital age.”
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“I find it truly amazing that Jake Gyllenhaal did not win nor was even nominated for an Oscar for this stunning performance as Louis Bloom.”
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“That's my job, that's what I do, I'd like to think if you're seeing me you're having the worst day of your life.”
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“Nightcrawler shows the dark and sadistic rise of an underground freelance video producer that left me on the edge of my seat in disbelief throughout…”
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“And I don't wanna fuck that up.”
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