Nina (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2016, Nina is a drama and music film directed by Cynthia Mort, running about 90 minutes. “Singer. Activist. Survivor. Legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist Nina Simone including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager Clifton Henderson.
Who’s in it. Nina stars Zoe Saldaña as Nina Simone, David Oyelowo as Clifton Henderson, Mike Epps as Richard Pryor and Ella Thomas as Lorraine Hansberry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Nina has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, ALLBLK Apple TV channel and ALLBLK Amazon channel 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 Nina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nina (2016)?
- In US, Nina is available to stream on Philo, ALLBLK Apple TV channel and ALLBLK Amazon channel , 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 Nina worth watching?
- Nina holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nina?
- Nina stars Zoe Saldaña, David Oyelowo, Mike Epps, Ella Thomas and Ronald Guttman.
- When was Nina released?
- Nina was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.