Nightcrawler vs The Gambler
Nightcrawler has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6/10 for The Gambler). The Gambler is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 1h 58m. Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Nightcrawler
The Gambler| Nightcrawler | The Gambler | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Dan Gilroy | Rupert Wyatt |
| Main cast | Michael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo | Richard Schiff, Michael Kenneth Williams, Andre Braugher, John Goodman, Emory Cohen |
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 Gambler
Literature professor Jim Bennett leads a secret life as a high-stakes gambler. Always a risk-taker, Bennett bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his own life as collateral. Staying one step ahead, he pits his creditor against the operator of an illicit gambling ring while garnering the attention of Frank, a paternalistic loan shark. As his relationship with a student deepens, Bennett must risk everything for a second chance.
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