# Nightcrawler (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/nightcrawler-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 85% |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Dan Gilroy |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 118 min |

## Quick answer

Nightcrawler (2014) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Gyllenhaal’s amoral stringer thriller is a modern media nightmare — still a critic-proof Stars signature. Metascore 76/100. Directed by Dan Gilroy.

## Critics consensus

Gyllenhaal’s amoral stringer thriller is a modern media nightmare — still a critic-proof Stars signature.

## 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.

## Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, Bill Paxton, Kevin Rahm, Michael Hyatt, Price Carson, Ann Cusack

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, AMC+, Sundance Now
the United States: fuboTV, AMC+, Sundance Now
the United Kingdom: Netflix, Sky Cinema, BFI Player, Sundance Now

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Nightcrawler worth watching?**
Nightcrawler holds a 83% Celluloid Score. Gyllenhaal’s amoral stringer thriller is a modern media nightmare — still a critic-proof Stars signature.

**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 (2014) was directed by Dan Gilroy.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Nightcrawler?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 95%, audience 85%, Metascore 76/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 7.8/10.

**Where can I watch Nightcrawler?**
Nightcrawler is streaming on fuboTV, AMC+, Sundance Now; on fuboTV, AMC+, Sundance Now in the United States; on Netflix, Sky Cinema, BFI Player, Sundance Now in the United Kingdom. Availability varies by region.

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