Nocturnal Animals
2016, English. Directed by Tom Ford.
When you love someone you can't just throw it away.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Nocturnal Animals is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tom FordDirector
- Amy AdamsSusan Morrow
- Jake GyllenhaalTony Hastings / Edward Sheffield
- Michael ShannonBobby Andes
- Aaron Taylor-JohnsonRay Marcus
- Isla FisherLaura Hastings
- Ellie BamberIndia Hastings
- Armie HammerHutton Morrow
- Karl GlusmanLou
- Robert AramayoTurk
- Laura LinneyAnne Sutton
- Andrea RiseboroughAlessia
- Michael SheenCarlos
Details
- Released
- 4 November 2016
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tom Ford
- Budget
- $23M
- Box office
- $29M
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News & fan talk
What Nocturnal Animals is based on
Nocturnal Animals is based on Tony and Susan, a 1993 novel by Austin Wright.
Novel · 1993
Tony and Susan
By Austin Wright
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Nocturnal Animals: quick answers
Is Nocturnal Animals worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 8,580 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nocturnal Animals?
Nocturnal Animals runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Nocturnal Animals have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nocturnal Animals. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nocturnal Animals parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nocturnal Animals is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Nocturnal Animals on?
Nocturnal Animals is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nocturnal Animals?
If you liked Nocturnal Animals, try The Whisper Man, Luckiest Girl Alive, Room.
Who directed Nocturnal Animals?
Nocturnal Animals (2016) was directed by Tom Ford and stars Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon.
What is Nocturnal Animals based on?
Nocturnal Animals is based on Tony and Susan, a 1993 novel by Austin Wright.