Nightmare Alley (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2021, Nightmare Alley is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Guillermo del Toro, running about 150 minutes. “Man or beast.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.
Who’s in it. Nightmare Alley stars Bradley Cooper as Stanton Carlisle, Cate Blanchett as Dr. Lilith Ritter, Toni Collette as Zeena the Seer and Willem Dafoe as Clem Hoatley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Nightmare Alley has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $39.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and 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 Nightmare Alley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightmare Alley tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightmare Alley (2021)?
- In US, Nightmare Alley is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and 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 Nightmare Alley worth watching?
- Nightmare Alley holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nightmare Alley?
- Nightmare Alley stars Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe and Rooney Mara.
- When was Nightmare Alley released?
- Nightmare Alley was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.