The Nice Guys (2016)
A private eye and an enforcer tumble through 1970s Los Angeles, unraveling a darkly comic, gritty conspiracy.
A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
How intense is The Nice Guys?
The Nice Guys has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What The Nice Guys feels like
- Tone
- pulpydarkly comicgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The Nice Guys
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Is The Nice Guys scary?
No. The Nice Guys is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Nice Guys gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Nice Guys sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Nice Guys OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Nice Guys?
The Nice Guys runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream The Nice Guys?
The Nice Guys is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Nice Guys have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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