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The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys

Comedy · Crime · Action · 2016

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

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The Nice Guys

“They're not that nice.”

2016 Comedy · Crime · Action 1h 56m

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7.1 / 10

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A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

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Directed by

Shane Black

Written by

Shane Black · Anthony Bagarozzi

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

Jackson Healy

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling

Holland March

Angourie Rice

Angourie Rice

Holly March

Matt Bomer

Matt Bomer

John Boy

Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley

Amelia Kuttner

Yaya DaCosta

Yaya DaCosta

Tally

Keith David

Keith David

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Court is in session

Put The Nice Guys on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.