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    The Nice Guys

    • 20162016
    • RR
    • 1h 56min
    IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    292K
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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.
    Trailer3:00
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    ActionComedyCrime

    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.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
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Shane Black
    • Writers
      • Shane Black
      • Anthony Bagarozzi
    • Stars
      • Russell Crowe
      • Ryan Gosling
      • Angourie Rice
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    • 521User reviews
    • 453Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 34 nominations

    Videos10

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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
    Ryan Gosling Gushes Over 'Nice Guys' Co-Star Russell Crowe
    Animated Short
    Video 1:01
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    Photos270

    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)
    Yaya DaCosta in The Nice Guys (2016)
    Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys (2016)

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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
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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
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Nice pair
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, sexuality, nudity, language and brief drug use
    • 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 reviews521

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great Cast all brilliant.
    My British/Irish humour puts me at variance with US comedy. This film was funny because of the subtlety and great acting. I rarely like films when a child tags along because often the child behaves with a pretence superior to the adults but in this film the young girl was outstanding and can be taken seriously and believable. This is one easy to follow adventure with lots of funny bits. The story is not the star, the cast and the way they blend is well done. Rarely do you see a film when the whole cast are brilliant.
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    • Sep 28, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 20, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Nhung Chang 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
      • 1h 56min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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