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The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys

They're not that nice.

20167.11h 56m

Overview

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

Directed by Shane Black
Written by Shane Black, Anthony Bagarozzi
Produced by Joel Silver
Box OfficeBudget: $50.0MRevenue: $71.3M

Top Cast

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

Themes & Keywords

daughterpornographydetective1970sinvestigationalcoholismprivate investigatorconspiracywhodunitalcoholicbuddy copprivate eyeneo-noirfather daughter relationshiplightheartedhilariousamusedearnestvibrant

About The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys is a comedy, crime, action film released in 2016 exploring themes of daughter, pornography, detective, 1970s, investigation, alcoholism. Directed by Shane Black, it stars Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice. A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

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