
Nightcrawler
The city shines brightest at night.
Directed by Dan Gilroy
Produced by Sierra/Affinity, Bold Films
A sleek, morally corrosive character study of an amoral sociopath's ruthless ascent through the underbelly of Los Angeles crime journalism.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Nightcrawler one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of films.
Does Nightcrawler end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.
Is Nightcrawler easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Nightcrawler scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Nightcrawler violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Nightcrawler sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
There is almost nothing else like this.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Nightcrawler, and what each one shares →
Like Nightcrawler
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Nightcrawler
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Nightcrawler, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Nightcrawler, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Nightcrawler, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































