Movie Details:
| Based on | Tony and Susan by Austin Wright |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller |
| Release date | September 2, 2016 (Venice) November 18, 2016 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 56min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Amy Adams Jake Gyllenhaal Michael Shannon Aaron Taylor-Johnson Isla Fisher Armie Hammer Laura Linney Andrea Riseborough Michael Sheen |
| Directed by | Tom Ford |
| Screenplay by | Tom Ford |
| Produced by | Tom Ford Robert Salerno |
| Cinematography by | Seamus McGarvey |
| Edited by | Joan Sobel |
| Music by | Abel Korzeniowski |
| Production Company | Fade to Black Productions Artina Films |
| Distributor | Focus Features (United States) Universal Pictures (International) |
Cast & Characters:
The real world
- Amy Adams as Susan Morrow, a wealthy art gallery owner living in Los Angeles
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Edward Sheffield, Susan’s estranged ex-husband and novelist
- Armie Hammer as Hutton Morrow, Susan’s second husband, who has been neglectful towards her
- Laura Linney as Anne Sutton, Susan’s estranged mother
- Andrea Riseborough as Alessia Holt, Carlos’ wife
- Michael Sheen as Carlos Holt, Alessia’s gay husband
- Bobbi Menuez (credited as India Menuez) as Samantha Morrow, Susan’s daughter
- Zawe Ashton as Alex, a receptionist
- Jena Malone as Sage Ross, Susan’s young coworker
- Neil Jackson as Christopher, Susan’s attendant
- Kristin Bauer van Straten as Samantha Van Helsing
The novel
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Tony Hastings, a motorist on vacation with his family who is forced off the road by Ray Marcus’ gang
- Michael Shannon as Detective Bobby Andes, a dedicated detective for a local police department
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Ray Marcus, the sadistic leader of the gang
- Isla Fisher as Laura Hastings, Tony’s wife, who is kidnapped by Ray Marcus’ gang
- Ellie Bamber as India Hastings, Tony’s daughter, who is also kidnapped alongside her mother
- Karl Glusman as Lou Bates, gang member
- Robert Aramayo as Steve “Turk” Adams, gang member
- Graham Beckel as Lieutenant Graves
Storyline:
A “story inside a story,” in which the first part follows a woman named Susan who receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband, a man she left 20 years earlier, asking for her opinion. The second element follows the actual manuscript, called “Nocturnal Animals,” which revolves around a man whose family vacation turns violent and deadly. It also continues to follow the story of Susan, who finds herself recalling her first marriage and confronting some dark truths about herself.
About Movie:
Nocturnal Animals is an American neo-noir psychological thriller written, produced, and directed by Tom Ford, in his second feature film. Based on Austin Wright’s 1993 novel Tony and Susan, the movie stars Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Isla Fisher, Armie Hammer, Laura Linney, Andrea Riseborough, and Michael Sheen.
Filming began in Los Angeles on October 5, 2015, with notable scenes, including the final one set in a Japanese restaurant, filmed at the Yamashiro Historic District. Production wrapped on December 5, 2015.
The film premiered at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival on September 2, 2016, and was released in North America on November 18, 2016, by Focus Features. It received widespread critical acclaim for its performances and Ford’s direction, grossing over $32 million globally.
Nocturnal Animals was a contender for the Golden Lion at Venice, where it won the Grand Jury Prize. Michael Shannon received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, and the film earned nine BAFTA nominations, as well as Golden Globe nominations for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and a Best Supporting Actor win for Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $22.5 million |
| Domestic Opening | $492,648 |
| Domestic Collection | $10,663,357 |
| International Collection | $19,648,500 |
| Worldwide Collection | $30,311,857 |
