The Good Nurse
The Good Nurse

The Good Nurse

2022Movie121 minEnglish

Suspicious that her colleague is responsible for a series of mysterious patient deaths, a nurse risks her own life to uncover the truth.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users74%
Director: Tobias LindholmGenres: Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A compassionate nurse, Amy Loughren, struggling with her own health issues and raising her daughter alone, finds herself in a race against time to uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths of numerous patients at her hospital. Her investigation into her seemingly helpful and empathetic colleague, Charlie Cullen, leads her to a horrifying realization about his true nature.

Critical Reception

The Good Nurse received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Eddie Redmayne's chilling portrayal of Charlie Cullen and Jessica Chastain's grounded performance as Amy Loughren. The film was commended for its tense atmosphere and effective depiction of a true-crime story, although some found the pacing occasionally slow.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praises for the strong lead performances, especially Eddie Redmayne's unsettling turn.
  • Lauded for its suspenseful and atmospheric approach to a disturbing true story.
  • Some critics noted a deliberate, sometimes slow, pacing that might not appeal to all thriller fans.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the compelling performances, with many finding the film to be a tense and engaging watch. While some viewers appreciated the realistic portrayal of the events, a few expressed that the narrative could have been more dynamic.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the true story of Charles Cullen, a registered nurse who was convicted of murdering hundreds of patients over 16 years, making him one of America's most prolific serial killers.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Jessica Chastain is Amy, a nurse working the hectic nightshifts at her local hospital whilst trying to bring up her two children and combat a pernicious heart defect that requires surgery - a surgery she can ill afford. The pressure looks s...
Horseface

Horseface

I think there are actors in this. I mean, I heard voices. Unfortunately, before filming, someone turned off all the lights and said, "ACTION." Can't see a thing. Left after five minutes and got a refund. Was almost blinded by the real...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2022-edition/ "The Good Nurse uses the phenomenal cast at its disposal to elevate a shocking true story that will remain in my memory for a while. ...