Nightcrawler Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 18, 2015

Nightcrawler

Release Date: Friday, October 31, 2014 Theaters

Director: Dan Gilroy

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal • Rene Russo • Bill Paxton • Kevin Rahm • Ann Cusack

N/A Crime N/A

3.97 / 5.0

39% WILL SEE 61% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Nightcrawler stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling -- where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided by Rene Russo as Nina, a veteran of the blood-sport that is local TV news, Lou blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story.

Crime Thriller

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Who stars in Nightcrawler – Cast List

Jake Gyllenhaal
... Lou Bloom

The Bride!, Remain
R
Rene Russo
... Nina

Thor, Two for the Money
B
Bill Paxton
The Terminator, 2 Guns
K
Kevin Rahm
... Frank
A
Ann Cusack
... Linda

Who is making Nightcrawler – Crew List

A look at Nightcrawler behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Dan Gilroy last helmed Velvet Buzzsaw and Roman J. Israel, Esq. The film's writer Dan Gilroy last penned Andor (Series) and Velvet Buzzsaw.

Director: Dan Gilroy
Screenwriter: Dan Gilroy
Producers: Jennifer Fox
Tony Gilroy
David Lancaster
Michel Litvak

Studios: Open Road Films
Production Company: Bold Films

Production – What we know about the Nightcrawler

Key Facts

Sierra/Affinity is handling international sales on the project at the Cannes Film Festival.
The film marks the directorial debut for Dan Gilroy, who co-wrote The Bourne Legacy with his brother Tony Gilroy.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2015

Completed

Changed Nightcrawler movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2014

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Apr 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Nightcrawler Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Theatrical Teaser

Nightcrawler Release Date: When was the film released?

Nightcrawler was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 31 , 2014. There were five other movies released on the same date, including Saw, Before I Go to Sleep and Horns.

Nightcrawler DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Nightcrawler is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, February 10, 2015. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Nightcrawler today on Amazon.

Nightcrawler Digital Release Date

Nightcrawler is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.