"The Good Nurse" is a 2022 American thriller film directed by Tobias Lindholm, based on the true story of nurse Charles Cullen, one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history. The film stars Jessica Chastain as Amy Loughren, a nurse who becomes suspicious of her colleague, Charlie Cullen, played by Eddie Redmayne, after a series of mysterious patient deaths occur at their hospital.
Plot Summary
Set in 2003 at Parkfield Memorial Hospital in New Jersey, the film follows Amy Loughren, a single mother struggling with a heart condition while working long hours without health insurance. She forms a friendship with Charlie Cullen, who offers to help her manage her workload and personal challenges. However, when patients begin to die unexpectedly, Amy's suspicions grow about Charlie's involvement.
As the hospital administration downplays the deaths and obstructs investigations, Amy collaborates with detectives to uncover the truth about Charlie's dark past and his role in the deaths of numerous patients. The film highlights themes of trust, morality within the healthcare system, and the lengths one must go to seek justice.
Reception
"The Good Nurse" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2022, and was released in select theaters on October 19 before streaming on Netflix on October 26. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, particularly praising Chastain's and Redmayne's performances. Redmayne's portrayal of Cullen earned him nominations for several awards, including a Golden Globe.
Key Details
Release Date: October 26, 2022 (Netflix)
Director: Tobias Lindholm
Writers: Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne, Nnamdi Asomugha, Kim Dickens, Noah Emmerich
Runtime: 116 minutes
Genre: Thriller
Plot Summary
Set in 2003 at Parkfield Memorial Hospital in New Jersey, the film follows Amy Loughren, a single mother struggling with a heart condition while working long hours without health insurance. She forms a friendship with Charlie Cullen, who offers to help her manage her workload and personal challenges. However, when patients begin to die unexpectedly, Amy's suspicions grow about Charlie's involvement.
As the hospital administration downplays the deaths and obstructs investigations, Amy collaborates with detectives to uncover the truth about Charlie's dark past and his role in the deaths of numerous patients. The film highlights themes of trust, morality within the healthcare system, and the lengths one must go to seek justice.
Reception
"The Good Nurse" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2022, and was released in select theaters on October 19 before streaming on Netflix on October 26. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, particularly praising Chastain's and Redmayne's performances. Redmayne's portrayal of Cullen earned him nominations for several awards, including a Golden Globe.
Key Details
Release Date: October 26, 2022 (Netflix)
Director: Tobias Lindholm
Writers: Krysty Wilson-Cairns
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne, Nnamdi Asomugha, Kim Dickens, Noah Emmerich
Runtime: 116 minutes
Genre: Thriller
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