Where to watch Nocturnal Animals (2016) tonight
Nocturnal Animals (2016) runs 1 h 56 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 8,572 TMDB members. Susan Morrow receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband – a man she left 20 years earlier – asking for her opinion of his writing. As she reads, she is drawn into the fictional life of Tony Hastings, a mathematics professor whose family vacation turns violent.
- Runtime
- 1 h 56 min — ends 9:56 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Released
- November 4, 2016
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 from 8,572 votes
- Director
- Tom Ford
- Starring
- Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is Nocturnal Animals?
- Nocturnal Animals is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Nocturnal Animals rated?
- Nocturnal Animals is rated R in the US.
- Is Nocturnal Animals a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller 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 Nocturnal Animals?
- As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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