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Becoming Mike Nichols

2016Movie1 h 12 min

Documentary
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes70%69%
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes70%69%

Summary

This intimate portrait of director, producer, and improvisational comedy icon Mike Nichols shows his final and historic interviews filmed just months before his death. Director Douglas McGrath documents Nichols’s early life, as he opens up to his friend, director Jack O’Brien, about the storied beginnings of his career.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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January 28, 2016 · 1 h 12 min · Documentary

Released
January 28, 2016
Runtime
1 h 12 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
93 countries

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Where can I stream Becoming Mike Nichols?

HBO Max

In the United States, Becoming Mike Nichols streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 88 other countries.

Is Becoming Mike Nichols worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Becoming Mike Nichols okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Becoming Mike Nichols plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Becoming Mike Nichols?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.