Netflix Is Officially Removing Jake Gyllenhaal’s Disturbing Cult Classic Thriller

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Published Oct 25, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT

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Jake Gyllenhaal hasn't exactly had the best year when it comes to movies, with both The Bride! and In the Grey falling short of box-office expectations. The Bride! has shown few signs of life even on home video, although In the Grey has emerged as a solid streaming hit. Gyllenhaal has historically struggled to deliver breakout theatrical blockbusters as a leading man, but has found greater success on streaming, especially in recent years. He starred in the record-breaking Prime Video hit Road House and the Apple TV series Presumed Innocent. Additionally, several of his past movies have found larger audiences at home. One of his most admired films, a cult classic released in 2014, is currently streaming on Netflix in the United States, but only for a little while longer.

The movie received widespread acclaim upon release and has since become one of the most persistent examples of the Mandela effect in movies. Most people would assume that Gyllenhaal received an Oscar nod for his central performance in the movie, whereas the truth of the matter is that he was unceremoniously snubbed. The year's nominees in the Best Actor category were Steve Carell for Foxcatcher, Bradley Cooper for American Sniper, Benedict Cumberbatch for The Imitation Game, Michael Keaton for Birdman, and the ultimate winner, Eddie Redmayne for The Theory of Everything.

Here's How Long You Have Left to Watch the Thriller on Netflix

We're talking, of course, about the psychological thriller Nightcrawler, which scored a Best Original Screenplay nod at the Academy Awards. Directed by Dan Gilroy, the movie is now sitting at a "Certified Fresh" 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The aggregator website's consensus reads, "Restless, visually sleek, and powered by a lithe star performance from Jake Gyllenhaal, Nightcrawler offers dark, thought-provoking thrills." Also starring Riz Ahmed, Bill Paxton, and Rene Russo, the movie will remain available on Netflix until November 1. Gyllenhaal will next star in M. Night Shyamalan's supernatural romance film Remain, also featuring Phoebe Dynevor and slated for release in February 2027. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.