Nocturnal Animals (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2016, Nocturnal Animals is a thriller and drama film directed by Tom Ford, running about 117 minutes. “When you love someone you can't just throw it away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Nocturnal Animals stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Edward Sheffield / Tony Hastings, Amy Adams as Susan Morrow, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Ray Marcus and Michael Shannon as Bobby Andes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Nocturnal Animals has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nocturnal Animals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nocturnal Animals tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nocturnal Animals (2016)?
- In US, Nocturnal Animals is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nocturnal Animals worth watching?
- Nocturnal Animals holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nocturnal Animals?
- Nocturnal Animals stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Amy Adams, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Michael Shannon and Isla Fisher.
- When was Nocturnal Animals released?
- Nocturnal Animals was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.