Nightcrawler (2014)
A relentless, darkly-comic descent into L.A.'s gritty crime journalism, blurring lines for a chilling ascent.
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.
How intense is Nightcrawler?
Nightcrawler is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark. Rated R.
What Nightcrawler feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleakpulpydarkly comic
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Nightcrawler
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Nightcrawler for you?
Is Nightcrawler scary?
Only a little. Nightcrawler has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Nightcrawler gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Nightcrawler sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Nightcrawler OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Nightcrawler?
Nightcrawler runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Nightcrawler?
Nightcrawler is streaming on Netflix and Kanopy.
Does Nightcrawler have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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