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THE MACHINIST
Explore The Machinist (2004), a thriller and drama movie, without spoilers. See ratings, runtime, audience fit, and similar movies on NoSpoilers.
"How do you wake up from a nightmare if you’re not asleep?"
20041h 42m7.5 TMDb
Directed by Brad Anderson
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Condensed premise
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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Movie Vibe
Suspense6.7
Emotion7.1
Complexity5.8
Humor5
Realism6.1
Action5
Darkness5.6
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
- ✓viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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