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A Mighty Wind

2003, Comedy, 1h 30m

175 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Though not as uproariously funny as Guest's previous movies, A Mighty Wind is also more heartfelt. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In this hilarious backstage mockumentary, three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son (Bob Balaban). For the members of The Folksmen, The New Main Street Singers, and Mitch & Mickey, time has not been kind. As the show approaches, apprehension sets in, romances are rekindled and ambitions are permanently deferred.

Rating:

PG-13 (Sex-Related Humor)
Genre:

Comedy
Original Language:

English
Director:

Christopher Guest
Producer:

Karen Murphy
Writer:

Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy
Release Date (Theaters):

Apr 16, 2003 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Sep 23, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA):

$17.5M
Runtime:

1h 30m
Distributor:

Warner Bros. Pictures
Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio:

Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Bob Balaban
Jonathan Steinbloom

Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest
Alan Barrows

John Michael Higgins

John Michael Higgins
Terry Bohner

Eugene Levy
Mitch Cohen

Jane Lynch
Laurie Bohner

Michael McKean
Jerry Palter

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Critic Reviews for A Mighty Wind

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Audience Reviews for A Mighty Wind

Nov 18, 2018

The impression we have here is that Guest is less interested in making fun of people and their curious idiosyncrasies with his usual satirical bite, making a film that is sweeter and more heartfelt than Waiting for Guffman and Best in Show but also a bit less funny, too.

Carlos M Super Reviewer
Apr 02, 2016

Christopher Guest's masterpiece. You get the sense that while he's mocking elements of the folk music scene, he ultimately loves the genre and these characters. Everything with Mitch and Mickey is so perfect I can't help but get moved to tears.

Alec B Super Reviewer
Apr 21, 2012

Full confession alert: I'm not the biggest Christopher Guest fan; however, A Mighty Wind is maturely directed, heartfelt, and keenly observed. I never thought I would be genuinely touched by a Guest film, but that's why we watch movies, right?

Jonathan H Super Reviewer
Jan 27, 2012

My favourite of the Chris Guest films that is absolutely hilarious. What makes Guest films work is that the oddballs within them are entirely believable. The actors involved breathe life into them without taking them over the top.

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