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Becoming Mike Nichols

20161h 12mDouglas McGrath
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 70% · Metacritic 69
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"Becoming a Comedian. Becoming a Director. Becoming a Filmmaker."

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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What is Becoming Mike Nichols (2016) about?

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.

Who stars in Becoming Mike Nichols?

Becoming Mike Nichols stars Mike Nichols (Himself), Jack O'Brien (Himself). The film was directed by Douglas McGrath.

How long is Becoming Mike Nichols?

Becoming Mike Nichols has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016.

Is Becoming Mike Nichols worth watching?

Becoming Mike Nichols holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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