# Nightcrawler (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/nightcrawler-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 95/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 85% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 76/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Dan Gilroy |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 118 min |

## Quick answer

Nightcrawler (2014) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Gyllenhaal’s amoral stringer thriller is a modern media nightmare — still a critic-proof Stars signature. Metascore 76/100. Directed by Dan Gilroy.

## Celluloid verdict

Gyllenhaal’s amoral stringer thriller is a modern media nightmare — still a critic-proof Stars signature.

## 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.

## Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, Bill Paxton, Kevin Rahm, Michael Hyatt, Price Carson, Ann Cusack

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix, Sundance Now
the United States: Netflix, Sundance Now
the United Kingdom: Netflix, Sky Cinema, BFI Player, Sundance Now
South Korea: Netflix, Wavve, TVING
Japan: Prime Video, U-NEXT
the Philippines: iflix
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Nightcrawler worth watching?**
Nightcrawler holds a 82% Celluloid Score. Gyllenhaal’s amoral stringer thriller is a modern media nightmare — still a critic-proof Stars signature.

**What is Nightcrawler about?**
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.

**Who directed Nightcrawler?**
Nightcrawler (2014) was directed by Dan Gilroy.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Nightcrawler?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (95/100), Metascore (76/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (7.8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Nightcrawler?**
Nightcrawler is streaming on Netflix, Sundance Now; on Netflix, Sundance Now in the United States; on Netflix, Sky Cinema, BFI Player, Sundance Now in the United Kingdom; on Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; on iflix in the Philippines. Availability varies by region.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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