Where to watch Nightcrawler (2014) tonight
Nightcrawler (2014) runs 1 h 58 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.7 from 12,241 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 58 min — ends 9:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Released
- October 23, 2014
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 from 12,241 votes
- Director
- Dan Gilroy
- Starring
- Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, Bill Paxton
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Peacock Premium (subscription), Sundance Now (subscription), Peacock Premium Plus (subscription), Shout! Factory Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free).
Questions people ask
- How long is Nightcrawler?
- Nightcrawler is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Nightcrawler rated?
- Nightcrawler is rated R in the US.
- Is Nightcrawler a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream Nightcrawler?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Peacock Premium (subscription), Sundance Now (subscription), Peacock Premium Plus (subscription), Shout! Factory Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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