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A Mighty Wind

A Mighty Wind

Back together for the first time, again.

20036.81h 32m

Overview

Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son.

Directed by Christopher Guest
Written by Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy
Produced by Karen Murphy
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $18.8M

Top Cast

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

Jonathan Steinbloom

Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

Alan Barrows

John Michael Higgins

John Michael Higgins

Terry Bohner

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy

Mitch Cohen

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Laurie Bohner

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Jerry Palter

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Mickey Crabbe

Parker Posey

Parker Posey

Sissy Knox

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Mark Shubb

Fred Willard

Fred Willard

Mike LaFontaine

Themes & Keywords

mockumentaryfolk singer

About A Mighty Wind

A Mighty Wind is a comedy, music film released in 2003 exploring themes of mockumentary, folk singer. Directed by Christopher Guest, it stars Bob Balaban, Christopher Guest, John Michael Higgins. Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son.

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