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7.8
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7.9

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florian13
Florian Wendorff
rated 10

A fantastic movie, dismanteling the inner core of capitalism in a world where everything becomesa question of supply and demand.

3 years ago
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ralflauge
Ralf Lauge
rated 8

This film is writing at it’s best

4 years ago

Cast & Crew

Dan Gilroy
Director
Dan Gilroy
Writer
Michael Papajohn
As Security Guard
Bill Paxton
As Joe Loder
Jake Gyllenhaal
As Louis Bloom
Riz Ahmed
As Rick
Marco Rodríguez
As Scrapyard Owner
Stephanie D'Abruzzo
As Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)

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In the gritty heart of Los Angeles, a driven young man named Lou Bloom discovers an adrenaline-fueled world of freelance crime journalism. With a camera in hand and a hunger for success, Lou prowls the dark streets at night capturing footage of catastrophes and violence, selling his findings to local news stations. As he rises through this cutthroat industry, Lou's obsession with sensationalism blurs the lines between observer and participant. His ambition drives him to increasingly dangerous extremes as he navigates moral dilemmas and personal relationships that spiral out of control. This thrilling drama explores themes of ambition, ethics, and the pursuit of success at any cost. In a landscape where profit is prioritized over humanity, Lou's journey becomes both captivating and chilling.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Nightcrawler include Death Wish, Law Abiding Citizen, Unthinkable, Prisoners, Rust Creek, The Town.

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Nightcrawler was released in theaters on October 31, 2014.

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Nightcrawler was released for streaming on January 27, 2015.