Nightcrawler vs The Talented Mr. Ripley
Nightcrawler has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7.2/10 for The Talented Mr. Ripley). Nightcrawler is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 20m. The Talented Mr. Ripley is the older of the two (1999 against 2014). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Nightcrawler
The Talented Mr. Ripley| Nightcrawler | The Talented Mr. Ripley | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 1999 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 2h 20m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dan Gilroy | Anthony Minghella |
| Main cast | Michael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo | Jude Law, Cate Blanchett, James Rebhorn, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Philip Baker Hall |
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 Talented Mr. Ripley
Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody. Opportunity knocks in the form of a wealthy U.S. shipbuilder who hires Tom to travel to Italy to bring back his playboy son, Dickie. Ripley worms his way into the idyllic lives of Dickie and his girlfriend, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity, lies and murder.
Where to watch
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