The Machinist_
"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.
Director
Brad Anderson
Starring
Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
Box Office
$8.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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U
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1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Machinist earned $8.2M worldwide on a $5.0M budget — a 64% return on investment.
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Year context
The Machinist was released 22 years ago in 2004.
CAST (20)
Christian Bale
Trevor Reznik
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Stevie
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
Marie
John Sharian
Ivan
Michael Ironside
Miller
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Jackson
Reg E. Cathey
Jones
Anna Massey
Mrs. Shike
MR
Matthew Romero Moore
Nicholas
RL
Robert Long
Supervisor Furman
Colin Stinton
Inspector Rogers
Craig Stevenson
Tucker
Ferran Lahoz
Gonzales
Jeremy Xido
Evangelisti
NB
Norman Bell
DMV Clerk
Nancy Crane
Waitress
RT
Richard Torrington
Radiologist
Buffy Davis
Marge
Reg Wilson
Bartender
RC
Ramon Camín
Detective
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$5.0M
Budget
$8.2M
Revenue
+64%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (1)
B
Ignotus Award for Best Audiovisual Production
2005
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (6,012 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$5,000,000
Box Office
$8,203,235
Profit
+$3,203,235
IMDB
Trailer
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.
How long is The Machinist?
The Machinist has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who directed The Machinist?
The Machinist was directed by Brad Anderson.
Who stars in The Machinist?
The cast of The Machinist includes Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian, Michael Ironside.
How much did The Machinist make at the box office?
The Machinist earned $8,203,235 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,000,000.
What is the rating of The Machinist?
The Machinist has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 6,012 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Thriller
Drama
KEYWORDS (14)
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insomnia
post it
machinist
osha
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manhole
one armed man
torment
mother's day
losing weight
old photograph
dostoevsky
urban gothic
