What is the Metascore for Nightcrawler?

Nightcrawler has a Metascore of 76 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Nightcrawler?

Nightcrawler is available on Netflix, Sundance Now. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Nightcrawler streaming in?

Nightcrawler streams on Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; iflix in the Philippines; Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; Netflix, Sky Cinema, BFI Player, Sundance Now in the United Kingdom; Netflix, Sundance Now in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Nightcrawler Review (2014) — 82% Celluloid Score

Item: Nightcrawler
Rating: 4
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Dan Gilroy · 2014 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Nightcrawler (2014) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

95% Editorial Rating

85% Audience snapshot · excluded

76 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

7.8 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 58m
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal , Rene Russo , Riz Ahmed , Bill Paxton , Kevin Rahm , Michael Hyatt , Price Carson , Ann Cusack
Streaming: Netflix, Sundance Now
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Nightcrawler (2014)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Netflix
Sundance Now

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Nightcrawler by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video, U-NEXT
Philippines	iflix
South Korea	Netflix, Wavve, TVING
United Kingdom	Netflix, Sky Cinema, BFI Player, Sundance Now
United States	Netflix, Sundance Now

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (95/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
Metascore is generally favorable (76/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, drama, thriller pick
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Nightcrawler worth watching?

Yes — Nightcrawler earns a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics (95%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (85%).

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.

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Critic Reviews

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Nightcrawler (2014) Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Dan Gilroy's Nightcrawler (2014) remains a defining Crime landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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