Nightcrawler
2014
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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.
Key facts
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, Bill Paxton, Kevin Rahm, Michael Hyatt, Price Carson, Ann Cusack
Original language
English
First release
October 23, 2014 (Indonesia)
Production companies
Bold Films
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
California
Crew
Screenplay
Dan Gilroy
Producer
David Lancaster, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jennifer Fox, Michel Litvak, Tony Gilroy
Cinematography
Robert Elswit
Editing
John Gilroy
Music
James Newton Howard
Trailer
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 2015 academy_award
- Independent Spirit Awards 2015 generic
- Beyond Fest 2014 - Features
- Fantastic Fest 2014
- Toronto International Film Festival 2014 generic
- Village Voice Film Poll 2014 generic
Titles
| Original title | Nightcrawler | English |
| Québec French title | Le Rôdeur | |
| Alternate title | Night Call |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Nightcrawler (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Matt Ward, Sunna Wehrmeijer, Sven Faulconer (2014) | 6 releases, 2014-2016: Invada, Lakeshore Records |
| CD | Nightcrawler (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Matt Ward, Sunna Wehrmeijer, Sven Faulconer (2014) | 1 release, 2014: Lakeshore Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Indonesia | October 23, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Lebanon | October 23, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Finland | October 29, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | October 30, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | October 30, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | October 30, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Israel | October 30, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Malaysia | October 30, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Bahamas | October 31, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Canada | October 31, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Finland | October 31, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 31, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | October 31, 2014 |
| Theatrical | India | October 31, 2014 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 31, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | November 4, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | November 6, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | November 6, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | November 12, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Peru | November 12, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | November 12, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Austria | November 13, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | November 13, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 13, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Italy | November 13, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | November 13, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | November 13, 2014 |
| Theatrical | France | November 19, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | November 20, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Poland | November 20, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | November 26, 2014 |
| Theatrical | France | November 26, 2014 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | November 26, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 27, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | November 27, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | November 27, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | November 28, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Vietnam | November 28, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | December 3, 2014 |
| Theatrical | KW | December 4, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Romania | December 5, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 10, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | December 11, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Chile | December 18, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | January 2, 2015 |
| Streaming | United States | January 27, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | January 28, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | January 29, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 30, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Norway | January 30, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | February 19, 2015 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | February 26, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Greece | March 5, 2015 |
| Streaming | France | March 25, 2015 |
| Streaming | Netherlands | July 5, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Russia | August 6, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | August 6, 2015 |
| Theatrical | Japan | August 22, 2015 |
| Television | Slovakia | January 27, 2017 |
| Television | Netherlands | May 17, 2017 |
| Streaming | France | March 1, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Russia | June 29, 2023 |
| Television | France | October 1, 2025 |
| Television | France | May 24, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | United Arab Emirates | October 31, 2014 |
| Home video | United States | February 10, 2015 |
| Home video | Netherlands | March 2, 2015 |
| Home video | France | April 7, 2015 |
Full credits
| Director | Dan Gilroy |
| Cast | 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), Leah Fredkin (Female Anchor), Bill Seward (Bill Seward), Holly Hannula (KWLA Anchor Lisa Mays), Nick Chacon (Cop #1), Kevin Dunigan (Cop #2), Alex Ortiz (Cop #3), Eric Lange (Ace Video Cameraman), Kiff VandenHeuvel (Editor), Christina De Leon (Barred Door Woman), Jamie McShane (Freaked Motorist), Dig Wayne (Neighbor), Myra Turley (Female Neighbor), Merritt Bailey (Freelancer), Juan Fernandez (Reporter Ron De La Cruz), Lisa Remillard (Reporter Deena Rain), Manuel Lujan (Technical Director), Chris Wolfe (Reporter Joel Beatty), Austin Raishbrook (Stringer (uncredited)), Marc Raishbrook (Stringer (uncredited)), Dale Shane (Paramedic (uncredited)), Kathleen York (Jackie (uncredited)), Viviana Chavez (Desiree (uncredited)), Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Telephone Woman with Gloves (uncredited)), Emily Dahm (DUI Girl (uncredited)), Bill Blair (Control Room Switcher (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Dan Gilroy |
| Producer | David Lancaster, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jennifer Fox, Michel Litvak, Tony Gilroy |
| Executive producer | Betsy Danbury, Gary Michael Walters |
| Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
| Editing | John Gilroy |
| Music | James Newton Howard |
| Production design | Kevin Kavanaugh |
| Visual effects | Connor Meechan |
| Sound | Scott Martin Gershin |
| Costumes | Amy Westcott |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
