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One man, one room, and a spiral you can't look away from.
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60
Rotten Tomatoes
82
Audience Score
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Nightingale (2014)

claustrophobicunhingedintimate

Overview

Drama

A dangerously unstable man addresses the unseen followers of his video log about his obsession with an old army buddy.

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Content warning
psychology

Standout Aspects

Acting

Oyelowo's 83-minute solo masterclass in controlled unraveling.

Direction

Lester traps you in Peter's claustrophobic headspace.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you want to feel unsettled alone.·Streaming: Small screen actually helps the voyeuristic intimacy.
Heads up:Disturbing: Mental deterioration and implied violence against women.·Triggers: Veteran trauma, homicidal ideation, and racial-coded resentment.
Elliott Lester

Director

Elliott Lester

ReleasedJun 17, 2014
Runtime1h 23m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Plan B Entertainment
HBO Films

Top Cast

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Peter Snowden

Barlow Jacobs

Barlow Jacobs

Robert Beasley (voice)

Heather Storm

Heather Storm

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shot in just 11 days on a single location with Oyelowo improvising many monologues.

Insight

Lester cited 'Taxi Driver' and 'The King of Comedy' as direct influences—Peter's video logs mirror Rupert Pupkin's delusional self-documentation.

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Nightingale: Trailer (HBO Films)

Nightingale: Trailer (HBO Films)

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