The Machinist is a 2004 psychological thriller film directed by Brad Anderson. It stars Christian Bale as the main character, a machinist who suffers from paranoia and hallucinations after being unable to sleep for a year.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Machinist via streaming services such as Paramount Plus.
Is The Machinist available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Machinist is available to watch via streaming on Paramount Plus.
The Machinist tells the story of Trevor, a well-to-do guy who one day drives carelessly and runs over and murders a young kid. He escapes, however, his guilt doesn’t allow him to sleep. A substantial section of the film shows Trevor’s subconscious attempting to resurface his crime, which has been buried beneath layers of shame and self-loathing.
The main cast includes:
- Christian Bale as Trevor Reznik
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as Stevie
- John Sharian as Ivan
- Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Maria
- Michael Ironside as Miller and
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as Jackson among others.
Watch The Machinist streaming via Paramount Plus
The Machinist is available to watch on Paramount Plus. A subscription to Paramount Plus gives you access to a growing collection of original series and films, including several Star Trek shows,1923, iCarly, and more. You can also access popular sports, including NFL and SEC football games.
You can watch via Paramount Plus by following these steps:
- Go to ParamountPlus.com
- Select ‘Try It Free’
- Choose your plan:
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (Essential)
- $11.99 per month or $199.99 per year (with SHOWTIME)
- Enter your personal information and create your account
The Paramount Plus Essential plan includes tens of thousands of episodes and movies, the NFL on CBS, the UEFA Champions League, 24/7 news coverage with CBS News, and limited ads.
The Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME plan includes all of the above, removes the ads except in limited circumstances, and also includes SHOWTIME originals, movies, and sports along with CBS live TV and college football. You’re also able to download shows to your mobile device.
The Machinist synopsis is as follows:
“An industrial worker who hasn’t slept in a year begins to doubt his own sanity”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
