Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Movie 1h 57m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Nocturnal Animals is a drama and thriller movie from 2016. It is directed by Tom Ford. The cast includes Michael Shannon, Robert Aramayo and Jake Gyllenhaal. The running time is 1h 57m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
72Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
Susan Morrow receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband – a man she left 20 years earlier – asking for her opinion of his writing. As she reads, she is drawn into the fictional life of Tony Hastings, a mathematics professor whose family vacation turns violent.
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Cast & crew
- Tom FordDirector
- Michael Shannonas Bobby Andes
- Robert Aramayoas Steve 'Turk' Adams
- Jake Gyllenhaalas Edward Sheffield / Tony Hastings
- Michael Sheenas Carlos Holt
- Laura Linneyas Anne Sutton
- Ellie Bamberas India Hastings
- Amy Adamsas Susan Morrow
- Imogen Waterhouseas Chloe
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Questions about Nocturnal Animals
- What genre is Nocturnal Animals?
- Nocturnal Animals is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in Nocturnal Animals?
- Michael Shannon, Robert Aramayo, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Sheen, Laura Linney appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Nocturnal Animals?
- Tom Ford directed Nocturnal Animals.
- How long is Nocturnal Animals?
- Nocturnal Animals runs for 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- Is Nocturnal Animals worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Nocturnal Animals?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
