The Machinist (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2004, The Machinist is a thriller and drama film directed by Brad Anderson, running about 101 minutes. “How do you wake up from a nightmare if you’re not asleep?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Machinist stars Christian Bale as Trevor Reznik, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Stevie, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Marie and John Sharian as Ivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Machinist has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Machinist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Machinist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Machinist (2004)?
- In US, The Machinist is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Machinist worth watching?
- The Machinist holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Machinist?
- The Machinist stars Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian and Michael Ironside.
- When was The Machinist released?
- The Machinist was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.