Nightcrawler
“The city shines brightest at night.”
Synopsis
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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Red Band TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-25
Top Cast
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Jake Gyllenhaal
Louis Bloom
Rene Russo
Nina Romina
Riz Ahmed
Rick
Bill Paxton
Joe Loder
Kevin Rahm
Frank Kruse
Michael Hyatt
Detective Frontieri
Price Carson
Detective Lieberman
Ann Cusack
Linda
Kent Shocknek
Kent Shocknek
Sharon Tay
Sharon Tay
Carolyn Gilroy
Jenny
Marco Rodríguez
Scrapyard Owner
Michael Papajohn
Security Guard
Jonny Coyne
Pawn Shop Owner
Rick Chambers
KWLA Anchor Ben Waterman
Pat Harvey
Pat Harvey
Rick Garcia
Rick Garcia
James Huang
Marcus Mayhem Video
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 88 DaysCanberra International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 31, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2015
VOD & Digital Platforms
February 10, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$47.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.58x
+$38.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Gilroy
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Gilroy
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Nightcrawler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $47.4M
- Production Studios
- Sierra/Affinity, Bold Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Gilroy
Dan Gilroy
James Newton Howard
Robert Elswit, Steven Finestone, Andrew Rowlands, James Laxton
John Gilroy
Jennifer Fox, Tony Gilroy, Jake Gyllenhaal, David Lancaster, Michel Litvak
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Gilroy
Director
Jennifer Fox
Producer
Tony Gilroy
Producer
Jake Gyllenhaal
Producer
David Lancaster
Producer
Michel Litvak
Producer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
John Gilroy
Editor
Kevin Kavanaugh
Production Design
Amy Westcott
Costume Design
Connor Meechan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mike Smith
Stunt Coordinator
Jimmy N. Roberts
Stunt Coordinator
Dan Gilroy
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightcrawler
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nightcrawler 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.
Who directed Nightcrawler?
Nightcrawler was directed by Dan Gilroy.
Who stars in Nightcrawler?
The principal cast of Nightcrawler includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, Bill Paxton, Kevin Rahm.
When was Nightcrawler released and how long is it?
Nightcrawler was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Nightcrawler?
Nightcrawler had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $47.4M at the worldwide box office (5.58 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Nightcrawler?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightcrawler was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightcrawler?
Nightcrawler holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).