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The Machinist

The Machinist
★ 7.5/10•2004•1h 42m•R•Thriller•Drama

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

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.

Scott Kosar · Writer

Brad Anderson · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 24, 2004
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$8,203,235

Actors

Christian Bale

Christian Bale

Trevor Reznik

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Stevie

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón

Marie

John Sharian

John Sharian

Ivan

Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside

Miller

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Jackson

Reg E. Cathey

Reg E. Cathey

Jones

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Mrs. Shike

Matthew Romero Moore

Nicholas

Robert Long

Robert Long

Supervisor Furman

Colin Stinton

Colin Stinton

Inspector Rogers

Craig Stevenson

Craig Stevenson

Tucker

Ferran Lahoz

Ferran Lahoz

Gonzales

Jeremy Xido

Jeremy Xido

Evangelisti

Norman Bell

DMV Clerk

Nancy Crane

Nancy Crane

Waitress

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