Mike Nichols: An American Master

2016 0h 56m EN

😐

6.3

MID

★6.3TMDB · 10

DocumentaryTV Movie

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

With charm and wit, Nichols discusses his life and 50-year career as a performer and director.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

Google Play MoviesRent

YouTubeRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Cast

Mike Nichols
Self
Meryl Streep
Self
Steven Spielberg
Self
Tom Hanks
Self
Dustin Hoffman
Self
Alec Baldwin
Self
Paul Simon
Self
Matthew Broderick
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elaine May
Writers: Susan Lacy
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 7

RUNTIME

Did you know

Tight 56-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 7

ERA

Did you know

Released 10 years ago.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 7

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Directed by Elaine May, shot by Michael Claeys. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 7

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Editor Michael Claeys shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 7

CAST

Did you know

Mike Nichols and Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 7

WILD

Did you know

IMDB entry: tt5420892 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

7 / 7

WILD

Did you know

Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

MoodPlayr · trivia#07

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Elaine May directs. Michael Claeys behind the camera. Michael Claeys cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 56-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 10 years ago.
3Directed by Elaine May, shot by Michael Claeys. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Michael Claeys shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Mike Nichols and Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt5420892 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.