Nitram (2021)
Kernel Score: 76% · 200 ratings
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Released: 2021-09-30
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch Nitram
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Darkroom
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Based on true events, "Nitram" lives with his parents in suburban Australia in the mid-90s. He lives a life of isolation and frustration at never fitting in. As his anger grows, he begins a slow descent into a nightmare that culminates in the most heinous of acts.
Nitram parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Nitram is a drama based on true events, depicting the isolated life of a disturbed young man leading up to a real mass shooting in Australia.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Builds toward a real mass-shooting atrocity, focused on psychological buildup rather than graphic depiction per the signals.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Nitram
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- The Nightingale (2018) — 80%
- Wake in Fright (1971) — 80%
- Miss Sloane (2016) — 85%
- Cape Fear (1991) — 84%
- Bad Genius (2017) — 88%
- Cape Fear (1962) — 85%
- I'm Not Ashamed (2016) — 82%
- Tune in for Love (2019) — 88%
Director
Justin Kurzel
Cast
- Caleb Landry Jones as Nitram
- Judy Davis as Mother
- Anthony LaPaglia as Dad
- Sean Keenan as Jamie
- Essie Davis as Helen
- Phoebe Taylor as Riley
- Lucy-Rose Leonard as Girl in the Bar
- Annabel Marshall-Roth as Real-estate Agent
- Ethan Cook as Teacher
- Rick James as Gun Shop Owner
Nitram FAQ
Is Nitram good?
Nitram has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 200 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Nitram?
In the US you can stream Nitram on Philo, AMC+ and Sundance Now, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Darkroom and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Nitram OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Nitram is a drama based on true events, depicting the isolated life of a disturbed young man leading up to a real mass shooting in Australia.
What movies are like Nitram?
If you liked Nitram, try The Nightingale, Wake in Fright, Miss Sloane and Cape Fear.