# The Nice Guys (2016)

> Two mismatched Los Angeles investigators stumble through a dangerous 1977 conspiracy while their bickering partnership becomes unexpectedly effective.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/175285

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Comedy, Crime, Action
- Director: Shane Black
- Cast: Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Margaret Qualley, Yaya DaCosta, Keith David, Beau Knapp
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3799694/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, sardonic, irreverent, fun movie night, retro crime marathon

## Synopsis

A mismatched duo uncovers a conspiracy in the wild world of 1970s Los Angeles.

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