Mies (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film
Released in 1986, Mies is a notable film directed by Michael Blackwood.
What it’s about. No understanding of the modern movement in architecture is possible without knowledge of its master builder, Mies van der Rohe. Together with documentation of his life, this film shows all his major buildings, as well as rare film footage of Mies explaining his philosophy. Phyllis Lambert relates her choice of Mies as the architect for the Seagram building. Mies's achievements and continuing influence are debated by architects Robert A.M. Stern, Robert Venturi, and Philip Johnson, by former students and by architectural historians. Mies is seen in rare documentary footage.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mies page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mies (1986)?
- In US, Mies is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Mies released?
- Mies was released in 1986.