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The Machinist

2004·Movie·R·102 min·★ 7.5(6,484)

“How do you wake up from a nightmare if you’re not asleep?”

Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.

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United StatesParamount Plus Essential, Hoopla, YouTube FreeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store
United Kingdom—Sky Store
Canada—Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, CosmoGo
Australia—JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, YouTube
GermanyFlimmerkisteTV Amazon Channel, Adrenalin Amazon channel, Mosaik Amazon Channel, filmfriendApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Rakuten TV
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Canal+, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with AdsOrange VOD, YouTube, Rakuten TV
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads—
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, FOD
South Koreawavve, Watcha, TVINGwavve

About The Machinist

The Machinist is a 2004 English-language thriller and drama film directed by Brad Anderson. The cast is led by Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 6500 ratings.

The Machinist was produced by Castelao Productions and Filmax and made in Spain. It was released on September 24, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.

Director
Brad Anderson
Writers
Scott Kosar
Release date
September 24, 2004
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
Spain
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$8 million
Production
Castelao Productions, Filmax
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The Machinist cast & crew

The Machinist was directed by Brad Anderson and written by Scott Kosar.

The cast features Christian Bale as Trevor Reznik, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Stevie, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Marie, John Sharian as Ivan, Michael Ironside as Miller, and Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as Jackson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roque Baños, cinematography is by Xavi Giménez, and it was produced by Carlos Fernández and Antonia Nava.

Is The Machinist worth watching?

The Machinist holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 6,484 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy thriller and drama, The Machinist is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Machinist

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Trevor Reznik

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Stevie

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Marie

John Sharian

John Sharian

Ivan

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Miller

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Jackson

Reg E. Cathey

Reg E. Cathey

Jones

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Mrs. Shike

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Matthew Romero Moore

Nicholas

Robert Long

Robert Long

Supervisor Furman

Colin Stinton

Colin Stinton

Inspector Rogers

Craig Stevenson

Craig Stevenson

Tucker

The Machinist — FAQs

▸Where can I watch The Machinist in India?

The Machinist is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.

▸Where can I watch The Machinist in the US?

In the US, The Machinist is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential, Hoopla, and YouTube Free, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch The Machinist in the UK?

The Machinist isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Sky Store.

▸What language is The Machinist in?

The Machinist is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is The Machinist?

The Machinist runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).

▸What is The Machinist rated?

The Machinist is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 6,484 ratings.

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