The Machinist (2004)

How do you wake up from a nightmare if you’re not asleep?

The Machinist (2004) poster

Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.

Director: Brad Anderson
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Roque Baños
Cinematography: Xavi Giménez
Editing: Luis de la Madrid, José Pérez
Production: Castelao Productions, Filmax
Country: Spain
Language: English
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: en

Themes

Daily Struggles of the Working Class

Keywords

factory, insomnia, post it, machinist, osha, taunting, manhole, one armed man, torment, mother's day, losing weight, old photograph, dostoevsky, urban gothic

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Machinist about?
Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.
Who directed The Machinist?
The Machinist was directed by Brad Anderson.
Who stars in The Machinist?
The Machinist stars Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian, Michael Ironside, Lawrence Gilliard Jr..
How long is The Machinist?
The Machinist has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is The Machinist?
The Machinist is a Thriller, Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for The Machinist?
The Machinist has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of The Machinist?
The Machinist had a budget of $5M.
How much did The Machinist gross?
The Machinist grossed $8M worldwide.
Where was The Machinist produced?
The Machinist was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of The Machinist?
The themes of The Machinist include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class.