A Simple Plan vs Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7.2/10 for A Simple Plan). Nightcrawler is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 1m. A Simple Plan is the older of the two (1998 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Bill Paxton.
A Simple Plan
Nightcrawler| A Simple Plan | Nightcrawler | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2014 |
| Length | 2h 1m | 1h 58m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Sam Raimi | Dan Gilroy |
| Main cast | Gary Cole, Billy Bob Thornton, Bill Paxton, Chelcie Ross, Bridget Fonda | Michael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo |
Synopsis
A Simple Plan
Captivated by the lure of sudden wealth, the quiet rural lives of two brothers erupt into conflicts of greed, paranoia and distrust when over $4 million in cash is discovered at the remote site of a downed small airplane. Their simple plan to retain the money while avoiding detection opens a Pandora's box when the fear of getting caught triggers panicked behavior and leads to virulent consequences.
Nightcrawler
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.
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