Nightcrawler vs Side Effects
Nightcrawler has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6.6/10 for Side Effects). Side Effects is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 1h 58m. Side Effects is the older of the two (2013 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Nightcrawler | Side Effects | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dan Gilroy | Steven Soderbergh |
| Main cast | Michael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo | Jude Law, David Costabile, Peter Friedman, Marin Ireland, Mamie Gummer |
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.
Side Effects
A woman turns to prescription medication as a way of handling her anxiety concerning her husband's upcoming release from prison.
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