Nightcrawler vs Prisoners

Prisoners has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.7/10 for Nightcrawler). Nightcrawler is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 33m. Prisoners is the older of the two (2013 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Jake Gyllenhaal.

Nightcrawler posterNightcrawler2014 VS Prisoners posterPrisoners2013
NightcrawlerPrisoners
Audience score★ 7.7/10★ 8.1/10
Year20142013
Length1h 58m2h 33m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country–United States of America
DirectorDan GilroyDenis Villeneuve
Main castMichael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene RussoDylan Minnette, Len Cariou, Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard

Synopsis

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.

Prisoners

Keller Dover is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street.

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