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Nocturnal Animals
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tom Ford. With Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSusan 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…
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MoviHero lists November 4, 2016 as the release date for Nocturnal Animals. Tom Ford is the listed director. The listed cast includes Amy Adams as Susan Morrow, Jake Gyllenhaal as Tony Hastings / Edward Sheffield, Michael Shannon as Bobby Andes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Ray Marcus. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 4, 2016
GenresDrama · Thriller
Runtime1h 56m
DirectorTom Ford
CastAmy Adams as Susan Morrow, Jake Gyllenhaal as Tony Hastings / Edward Sheffield, Michael Shannon as Bobby Andes, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Ray Marcus
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Nocturnal Animals runs 1h 56m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 8,577 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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“Only in a world where a Reality TV star becomes President could Tom Ford be one of the best directors of the year...”
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“RE VEN GE This was simply awesome. I meant the story, but the presentation was not my kind. I got the story and I enjoyed…”
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“We live in a country where our current presidential candidates fail to compare to our current president.”
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“A compelling thriller with an open-ended ending that feels far too easy for what it had going for it.”
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“A dense film, with few sympathetic characters, but quite reasonable.”
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otherSusan MorrowSusan Morrow in Nocturnal Animals (2016), played by Amy Adams.Open character guide otherTony HastingsTony Hastings in Nocturnal Animals (2016), played by Jake Gyllenhaal.Open character guide otherBobby AndesBobby Andes in Nocturnal Animals (2016), played by Michael Shannon.Open character guide
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