Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 4m 20s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 20/100 (15s)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief scene with a woman in revealing clothing.
Drug Use: 🟡 40/100 (40s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:22:10 - 00:22:30] Character is seen snorting cocaine.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:15:20 - 01:15:40] Character uses prescription drugs non-medically.
Violence: 🔴 85/100 (2m 55s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:35:15 - 00:36:00] Graphic car accident scene with blood and injuries.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:20:30 - 01:22:10] Intense and violent confrontation resulting in a death.
- 🔴 75/100 [01:45:50 - 01:46:20] Disturbing scene with a wounded individual.
Strong Language: 🔴 70/100 (30s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of the F-word.
- 🔴 85/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:00] Multiple instances of strong language in a heated argument.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:05:20 - 01:05:30] Use of derogatory language.
Details for Nightcrawler (2014)
Nightcrawler FAQ
Q: What is the plot of Nightcrawler (2014)?
A: Nightcrawler follows Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal), a driven and morally ambiguous man who discovers the underground world of freelance crime journalism in Los Angeles. As he delves deeper into capturing graphic footage of accidents and violent crimes to sell to local news stations, his ambition spirals into unethical and dangerous behavior.
A: Nightcrawler follows Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal), a driven and morally ambiguous man who discovers the underground world of freelance crime journalism in Los Angeles. As he delves deeper into capturing graphic footage of accidents and violent crimes to sell to local news stations, his ambition spirals into unethical and dangerous behavior.
Q: Who directed Nightcrawler?
A: Nightcrawler was directed by Dan Gilroy, who also wrote the screenplay. This marked his directorial debut.
A: Nightcrawler was directed by Dan Gilroy, who also wrote the screenplay. This marked his directorial debut.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'Nightcrawler'?
A: The title 'Nightcrawler' refers to the freelance videographers who scour the city at night to capture footage of crimes and accidents, often arriving before law enforcement. Lou Bloom becomes one of these 'nightcrawlers,' exploiting tragedy for profit.
A: The title 'Nightcrawler' refers to the freelance videographers who scour the city at night to capture footage of crimes and accidents, often arriving before law enforcement. Lou Bloom becomes one of these 'nightcrawlers,' exploiting tragedy for profit.
Q: How was Jake Gyllenhaal's performance in Nightcrawler received?
A: Jake Gyllenhaal's performance as Lou Bloom was widely praised for its intensity and unsettling portrayal of ambition. He lost significant weight for the role and delivered a chilling, transformative performance that earned critical acclaim.
A: Jake Gyllenhaal's performance as Lou Bloom was widely praised for its intensity and unsettling portrayal of ambition. He lost significant weight for the role and delivered a chilling, transformative performance that earned critical acclaim.
Q: What themes does Nightcrawler explore?
A: Nightcrawler explores themes of media sensationalism, the ethics of journalism, and the dark side of ambition. It critiques the exploitation of tragedy for ratings and the blurred lines between observer and participant in crime reporting.
A: Nightcrawler explores themes of media sensationalism, the ethics of journalism, and the dark side of ambition. It critiques the exploitation of tragedy for ratings and the blurred lines between observer and participant in crime reporting.
