Is Nightcrawler scary?

MyCinema has not rated Nightcrawler for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Nightcrawler in the US?

Nightcrawler streams on Netflix, Sundance Now, Netflix Standard with Ads, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Nightcrawler?

Nightcrawler runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Is Nightcrawler suitable for kids?

Nightcrawler is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20141h 58mCrime / Drama / Thriller

Nightcrawler

Name: Nightcrawler
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2014-10-23
Duration: 118 min

The city shines brightest at night.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 12,152 votes

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Availability in the US

Where the story is waiting

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Nightcrawler at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 58m

At 1h 58m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 1 free · 4 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Netflix, Sundance Now, Netflix Standard with Ads, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 12,152 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Nightcrawler tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 58m.
It is included with Netflix, Sundance Now, Netflix Standard with Ads, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 12,152 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Nightcrawler

Is Nightcrawler scary?: MyCinema has not rated Nightcrawler for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Nightcrawler in the US?: Nightcrawler streams on Netflix, Sundance Now, Netflix Standard with Ads, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Nightcrawler?: Nightcrawler runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Is Nightcrawler suitable for kids?: Nightcrawler is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.