8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Nightcrawler (2014)
Nightcrawler (2014)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques the systemic moral decay within media and the unchecked, exploitative nature of capitalism, demonstrating how a sociopathic individual thrives by leveraging these flaws for profit.
The movie includes visible diversity in its supporting cast with a prominent role for a South Asian actor. Its narrative focuses on a critique of individual ambition and media ethics, rather than explicitly framing traditional identities in a negative light.
Secondary
Nightcrawler does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely focused on the protagonist's descent into moral depravity within the sensationalist crime journalism industry, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
Nightcrawler does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative is entirely focused on the protagonist's descent into unethical journalism and the cutthroat nature of the news industry in Los Angeles, with no elements pertaining to transsexual identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Nightcrawler is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations from which characters could have been gender-swapped.
Nightcrawler is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which character races could be established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.7
Critic Ratings
9.5
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