The Machinist

Film · 2004 · 1h 42m

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  • Gagging sounds
    21:05 to 21:53

    You hear gagging or retching. Someone may not actually be sick.

    Just before: You'll hear a man breathing heavily in the dark just before the retching sound.

After 21:53 you’re clear to the end.

The Machinist is a 2004 thriller and drama film, 1h 42m long.

Is there vomiting in The Machinist (2004)?

Yes. The Machinist has 1 moment where someone throws up, pukes or retches, at 21:05.

Does anyone throw up on screen in The Machinist (2004)?

No, but you can hear it. At 21:05 you hear it but don’t see it.

When is the vomiting scene in The Machinist (2004)?

21:05 to 21:53, about 50 seconds. Just before: You'll hear a man breathing heavily in the dark just before the retching sound.

Is The Machinist (2004) okay to watch with emetophobia?

For many people, yes, if you skip this moment. Press “I’m starting it now” on this page and we’ll chime two minutes before each scene, and again when it’s clear.

ⓘChecked by our AI on 2026-10-28. Times can differ by a few seconds between streaming services. Our AI can miss things, especially quiet or purely visual moments.