Nightcrawler vs The Pelican Brief
Nightcrawler has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6.6/10 for The Pelican Brief). Nightcrawler is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 21m. The Pelican Brief is the older of the two (1993 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Nightcrawler
The Pelican Brief| Nightcrawler | The Pelican Brief | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 1993 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 2h 21m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dan Gilroy | Alan J. Pakula |
| Main cast | Michael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo | Nicholas Woodeson, John Lithgow, Tony Goldwyn, Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington |
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 Pelican Brief
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.
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