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Nocturnal Animals (2016)

“When you love someone you can't just throw it away.”

7.4/10 · 8,497 votes 1h 56m r ThrillerDrama

#43 of 305 films from 2016 #295 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Tom Ford · Written by Tom Ford, Austin Wright

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Overview

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.

Cast

Amy Adamsas Susan Morrow
Jake Gyllenhaalas Tony Hastings / Edward Sheffield
Michael Shannonas Bobby Andes
Aaron Taylor-Johnsonas Ray Marcus
Isla Fisheras Laura Hastings
Ellie Bamberas India Hastings
Armie Hammeras Hutton Morrow
Karl Glusmanas Lou
Robert Aramayoas Turk
Laura Linneyas Anne Sutton
Andrea Riseboroughas Alessia
Michael Sheenas Carlos
Bobbi Salvör Menuezas Samantha Morrow
Imogen Waterhouseas Chloe

Facts

Release dateNovember 4, 2016
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — about the same as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$22,500,000
Box office$29,300,000 (1.3× budget)
IMDbtt4550098

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Questions

How long is Nocturnal Animals?
Nocturnal Animals runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Nocturnal Animals worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 8,497 votes, which places it #43 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 86%) and #295 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Nocturnal Animals?
Nocturnal Animals was directed by Tom Ford. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Single Man (2009).
Who stars in Nocturnal Animals?
Amy Adams as Susan Morrow; Jake Gyllenhaal as Tony Hastings / Edward Sheffield; Michael Shannon as Bobby Andes; Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Ray Marcus; Isla Fisher as Laura Hastings; Ellie Bamber as India Hastings.
What is Nocturnal Animals rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Nocturnal Animals?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17971.

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