Nightcrawler vs The Crying Game
Nightcrawler has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6.8/10 for The Crying Game). The Crying Game is the shorter watch at 1h 52m compared with 1h 58m. The Crying Game is the older of the two (1992 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Nightcrawler | The Crying Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 1992 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dan Gilroy | Neil Jordan |
| Main cast | Michael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo | Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea, Forest Whitaker, Ralph Brown, Jim Broadbent |
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.
The Crying Game
Irish Republican Army member Fergus forms an unexpected bond with Jody, a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude and Maguire. Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil, in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.
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