Becoming Mike Nichols (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, Becoming Mike Nichols is a documentary film directed by Douglas McGrath, running about 72 minutes. “Becoming a Comedian. Becoming a Director. Becoming a Filmmaker.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Becoming Mike Nichols stars Mike Nichols as Himself and Jack O'Brien as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Becoming Mike Nichols has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Becoming Mike Nichols page.
If you liked it. Fans of Becoming Mike Nichols tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Becoming Mike Nichols (2016)?
- In US, Becoming Mike Nichols is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Becoming Mike Nichols worth watching?
- Becoming Mike Nichols holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Becoming Mike Nichols?
- Becoming Mike Nichols stars Mike Nichols and Jack O'Brien.
- When was Becoming Mike Nichols released?
- Becoming Mike Nichols was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.