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A Mighty Wind

2003Movie1 h 32 minPG-13

ComedyMusic
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic817.1Rotten Tomatoes87%75%

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Back together for the first time, again.

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.

Feels like

  • Folk Music
  • Mockumentary
  • Musical Comedy
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Nostalgic Reunion
  • Quirky Characters
  • Gentle Humor

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Guest
Written by
Eugene Levy, Christopher Guest
Produced by
Karen Murphy
Music by
Michael McKean, Annette O'Toole, Kira Smith

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Facts

April 16, 2003 · 1 h 32 min · PG-13

Released
April 16, 2003
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$19 million
Available in
99 countries

Tropes

Freeze-Frame Bonus, Side Bet, Space Whale Aesop +9

  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Side Bet
  • Space Whale Aesop
  • Big Finale Crowd Song
  • Toilet Humor
  • Vocal Dissonance
  • Abusive Parent
  • Rail Enthusiast
  • Genius Ditz
  • Fake Band
  • The Ditz
  • Author Appeal

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream A Mighty Wind?"

Questions about A Mighty Wind

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Mighty Wind?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Mighty Wind from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 62 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Mighty Wind worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 81). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is A Mighty Wind okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Mighty Wind make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is A Mighty Wind plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was A Mighty Wind a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$19 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What tropes does A Mighty Wind use?

Freeze-Frame BonusSide BetSpace Whale AesopBig Finale Crowd SongToilet HumorVocal DissonanceAbusive ParentRail EnthusiastGenius DitzFake BandThe DitzAuthor Appealand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Freeze-Frame Bonus, Side Bet, and Space Whale Aesop.