Movie

Nightcrawler

“The city shines brightest at night.”

★ 7.7(11,769)20141h 58m

Nightcrawler is streaming on Stan in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. Availability checked 23 June 2026.

Where to watch Nightcrawler

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Good to know

Director: Dan Gilroy
Release date: 2014-10-23
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Box office: $47,425,835
Budget: $8,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Sierra/Affinity

Nightcrawler — trailer

About Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler is a 2014 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Dan Gilroy, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 11,769 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nightcrawler in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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

Louis Bloom

Rene Russo

Nina Romina

Riz Ahmed

Rick

Bill Paxton

Joe Loder

Kevin Rahm

Frank Kruse

Michael Hyatt

Detective Frontieri

Price Carson

Detective Lieberman

Ann Cusack

Linda

Kent Shocknek

Sharon Tay

Carolyn Gilroy

Jenny

Marco Rodríguez

Scrapyard Owner

Themes & keywords

undergroundpsychopathjournalismjob interviewcynicismsociopathmurderserial killercrime scenepsychological thrillerlos angeles, californiahome invasionstakeoutnewsreel footagecharacter study

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nightcrawler in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream Nightcrawler on Stan. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV.

Is Nightcrawler on Netflix?+

Nightcrawler is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Stan.

How long is Nightcrawler?+

Nightcrawler has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Nightcrawler?+

Nightcrawler stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, Bill Paxton and Kevin Rahm.

When did Nightcrawler come out?+

Nightcrawler is a 2014 movie directed by Dan Gilroy.

What genre is Nightcrawler?+

Nightcrawler is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Nightcrawler?+

Nightcrawler was directed by Dan Gilroy.