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The Nice Guys

  • 20162016
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
313K
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POPULARITY
1,040
151
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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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  • Comedy
  • Crime

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.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
313K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,040
151
  • Director
    • Shane Black
  • Writers
    • Shane Black
    • Anthony Bagarozzi
  • Stars
    • Russell Crowe
    • Ryan Gosling
    • Angourie Rice
Top credits
  • Director
    • Shane Black
  • Writers
    • Shane Black
    • Anthony Bagarozzi
  • Stars
    • Russell Crowe
    • Ryan Gosling
    • Angourie Rice
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    • 556User reviews
    • 457Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 34 nominations

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    70s Retro Trailer
    Featurette 1:14
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    Ryan Gosling Gushes Over 'Nice Guys' Co-Star Russell Crowe
    Interview 1:48
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    Animated Short
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    Russell Crowe in The Nice Guys (2016)
    Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)
    Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe, and Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)
    Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)
    Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)
    Margaret Qualley in The Nice Guys (2016)
    Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)
    Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Daisy Tahan, and Angourie Rice in The Nice Guys (2016)
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    Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)
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    Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)

    Top cast

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    Russell Crowe
    Russell Crowe
    • Jackson Healyas Jackson Healy
    Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling
    • Holland Marchas Holland March
    Angourie Rice
    Angourie Rice
    • Holly Marchas Holly March
    Matt Bomer
    Matt Bomer
    • John Boyas John Boy
    Margaret Qualley
    Margaret Qualley
    • Amelia Kuttneras Amelia Kuttner
    Yaya DaCosta
    Yaya DaCosta
    • Tallyas Tally
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • Older Guyas Older Guy
    Beau Knapp
    Beau Knapp
    • Bluefaceas Blueface
    Lois Smith
    Lois Smith
    • Mrs. Glennas Mrs. Glenn
    Murielle Telio
    Murielle Telio
    • Misty Mountainsas Misty Mountains
    Gil Gerard
    Gil Gerard
    • Bergen Paulsenas Bergen Paulsen
    Daisy Tahan
    Daisy Tahan
    • Jessicaas Jessica
    Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger
    • Judith Kuttneras Judith Kuttner
    Jack Kilmer
    Jack Kilmer
    • Chetas Chet
    Lance Valentine Butler
    Lance Valentine Butler
    • Kid on Bikeas Kid on Bike
    Ty Simpkins
    Ty Simpkins
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Cayla Brady
    Cayla Brady
    • Young Beautyas Young Beauty
    Tammi Arender
    Tammi Arender
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • Director
      • Shane Black
    • Writers
      • Shane Black
      • Anthony Bagarozzi
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Set against the backdrop of 1977 Los Angeles, The Nice Guys opens when single father and licensed PI Holland March (Gosling) is hired to investigate the apparent suicide of famous porn star Misty Mountains. As the trail leads him to track down a girl named Amelia (Qualley), he encounters less licensed and less hands-off private eye Jackson Healey (Russell Crowe) and his brass knuckles, both hired by the young hippie. However, the situation takes a turn for the worse when Amelia vanishes and it becomes apparent that March wasn't the only party interested. As both men are forced to team up, they'll have to take on a world filled with eccentric goons, strippers dressed as mermaids and even a possible government conspiracy. —@onecriticalgeek
    • neo noir
    • investigation
    • los angeles california
    • private investigator
    • conspiracy
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Nice pair
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • K-16
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The project was initially proposed as a TV series but was re-tooled 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

    User reviews556

    Review
    Top review
    Started out pretty OK
    I Really liked this movie,all the way up until shortly after the one hour mark. Than it just took a 180 turn for the worse,and ended up getting really really stupid.Which was quite annoying.

    In the beginning it was funny and charming and full of good quips back and forth, between the two leads.

    Some of the situations was a bit over the top,but you could live with em,cause the rest of the movie held up fine. But than comes the one hour mark,and things start going down hill. Up until now,Russel has been the smart one and Ryan was the dorky drunk guy. But than suddenly they both turn into dumb and dumber.And that just ruined it for me.After that I lost total interest in the movie.
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    • Eddie_weinbauer
    • Jul 30, 2016

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 20, 2016 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Những Chàng Trai Ngoan
    • Filming locations
      • Northyards Blvd at North Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Silver Pictures
      • Waypoint Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,261,763
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,203,270
      • May 22, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $62,788,218
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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