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The Machinist (2004)

★ 7.6R98 minDirector: Brad Anderson

2004 film by Brad Anderson

The Machinist is a 2004 psychological thriller film directed by Brad Anderson and written by Scott Kosar. It stars Christian Bale as the title character, a machinist struggling with paranoia and delusion after being unable to sleep for an entire year. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian, and Michael Ironside appear in supporting roles.

The film drew attention due to Bale's commitment, having lost 62 pounds (28 kg) in preparation for his role. Upon release, The Machinist was well received by critics, with praise for Bale's performance, and grossed $8.2 million on a $5 million budget. In later years it has gained a cult status.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Machinist about?
The Machinist (2004) — Trevor Reznik is a machinist in a factory. An extreme case of insomnia has led to him not sleeping in a year, and his body withering away to almost nothing. He has an obsessive compulsion to write himself reminder notes and keep track of his dwindling weight, both scribbled on ye
Is The Machinist based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Machinist scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.