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Nocturnal Animals(2016)

1h 56mDrama, ThrillerEnglish
7.4/10
8,308 user ratings

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

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.

Director

Tom Ford

Studio

Fade To Black

Budget

$23M

Revenue

$29M

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Cast

Amy Adams

Amy Adams

as Susan Morrow

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal

as Tony Hastings / Edward Sheffield

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

as Bobby Andes

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

as Ray Marcus

Isla Fisher

Isla Fisher

as Laura Hastings

Ellie Bamber

Ellie Bamber

as India Hastings

Armie Hammer

Armie Hammer

as Hutton Morrow

Karl Glusman

Karl Glusman

as Lou

Robert Aramayo

Robert Aramayo

as Turk

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

as Anne Sutton

Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough

as Alessia

Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen

as Carlos

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2016

Runtime

1h 56m

Language

English

Rating

7.4 / 10

Budget

$23M

Box Office

$29M

Production Companies

Fade To Black • Artina Films • Focus Features

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Where can I watch Nocturnal Animals?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Nocturnal Animals (2016).

What is Nocturnal Animals about?

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.

Who directed Nocturnal Animals?

Nocturnal Animals was directed by Tom Ford and released in 2016. It is a drama, thriller film.

How long is Nocturnal Animals?

Nocturnal Animals has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).

Who stars in Nocturnal Animals?

The cast of Nocturnal Animals includes 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 and more.

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