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The Nice Guys

  • 2016
  • R
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
424K
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POPULARITY
399
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Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)
Set in 1970s Los Angeles, down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March and hired enforcer Jackson Healy must work together to solve the case of a missing girl and the seemingly unrelated death of a porn star. During their investigation, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that reaches up to the highest circles of power.
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In 1970s Los Angeles, a mismatched pair of private eyes investigate a missing girl and the mysterious death of a porn star.In 1970s Los Angeles, a mismatched pair of private eyes investigate a missing girl and the mysterious death of a porn star.In 1970s Los Angeles, a mismatched pair of private eyes investigate a missing girl and the mysterious death of a porn star.

  • Director
    • Shane Black
  • Writers
    • Shane Black
    • Anthony Bagarozzi
  • Stars
    • Russell Crowe
    • Ryan Gosling
    • Angourie Rice
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    424K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    399
    67
    • Director
      • Shane Black
    • Writers
      • Shane Black
      • Anthony Bagarozzi
    • Stars
      • Russell Crowe
      • Ryan Gosling
      • Angourie Rice
    • 743User reviews
    • 443Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 34 nominations total

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    Top Cast99+

    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
    • Older Guy
    Beau Knapp
    Beau Knapp
    • Blueface
    Lois Smith
    Lois Smith
    • Mrs. Glenn
    Murielle Telio
    Murielle Telio
    • Misty Mountains
    Gil Gerard
    Gil Gerard
    • Bergen Paulsen
    Daisy Tahan
    Daisy Tahan
    • Jessica
    Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger
    • Judith Kuttner
    Jack Kilmer
    Jack Kilmer
    • Chet
    Lance Valentine Butler
    Lance Valentine Butler
    • Kid on Bike
    Ty Simpkins
    Ty Simpkins
    • Bobby
    Cayla Brady
    Cayla Brady
    • Young Beauty
    Tammi Arender
    Tammi Arender
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    • Director
      • Shane Black
    • Writers
      • Shane Black
      • Anthony Bagarozzi
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews743

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The project initially was proposed as a TV series but was retooled as a film after the plot seemed to be going nowhere.
    • Goofs
      Holland March yells for someone to call 911. It was 1977-78 and while 911 was an emergency system that was used as early as 1968 in Alabama, it was not formally introduced to Los Angeles until October 1, 1984.
    • Quotes
      • Holland March: Look on the bright side. Nobody got hurt.
      • Jackson Healy: People got hurt.
      • Holland March: I'm saying, I think they died quickly. So I don't think they got hurt.
    • Alternate versions
      In the censored version, bikinis were put on for many of the nudity scenes. The opening did not include a center spread and the naked body of Misty Mountains.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Russell Crowe/Jonathan Groff/The Lumineers (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
      Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
      Performed by The Temptations
      Courtesy of Motown Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 20, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Dos tipos peligrosos
    • Filming locations
      • Northyards Blvd at North Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, USA(street scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Silver Pictures
      • Waypoint Entertainment
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,261,763
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,203,270
      • May 22, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $71,261,763
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 56m(116 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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