The Machinist(2004)
How do you wake up from a nightmare if you’re not asleep?
The Machinist Synopsis
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.
The Machinist (2004) is a thriller and drama film directed by Brad Anderson, released on September 24, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón and John Sharian. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 6,330 ratings.
- Director:
- Brad Anderson
- Writers:
- Scott Kosar
- Producers:
- Julio Fernández
- Cinematographer:
- Xavi Giménez
- Composer:
- Roque Baños
- Production:
- Castelao Productions
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,203,235
- Status:
- Released
The Machinist (2004) Trailer
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The Machinist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christian Bale
as Trevor Reznik
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Stevie
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
as Marie
John Sharian
as Ivan
Michael Ironside
as Miller
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
as Jackson
Reg E. Cathey
as Jones
Anna Massey
as Mrs. Shike
- Matthew Romero Moore
Matthew Romero Moore
as Nicholas
Robert Long
as Supervisor Furman
Colin Stinton
as Inspector Rogers
Craig Stevenson
as Tucker
Key crew
Directed by Brad Anderson, written by Scott Kosar, produced by Julio Fernández.
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The Machinist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 6,330 ratings.
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The Machinist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Machinist online?
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The Machinist (2004) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Machinist?
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The main cast of The Machinist (2004) includes Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian and Michael Ironside. The film was directed by Brad Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Machinist released?
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The Machinist was released on September 24, 2004 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Machinist worth watching?
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The Machinist (2004) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 6,330 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Machinist?
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Yes. The official The Machinist trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.