A Mighty Wind

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A Mighty Wind

PG-13

2003

1h 30m

Comedy

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In this hilarious backstage mockumentary, three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on a reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son (Bob Balaban). For the members of The Folksmen, The New Main Street Singers, and Mitch & Mickey, time has not been kind. As the show approaches, apprehension sets in, romances are rekindled and ambitions are permanently deferred.

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Critics Consensus

Though not as uproariously funny as Guest's previous movies, A Mighty Wind is also more heartfelt.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/21/2010

4/5

Hilarious folk music mockumentary has some innuendo.

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Andrew Sarris

Observer

05/16/2003

There is no shortage of performers with comic skills in A Mighty Wind. What's lacking instead is a visible premise for the satire and ridicule.

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Bruce Westbrook

Houston Chronicle

05/09/2003

A-

You don't leave A Mighty Wind laughing so much as humming. Its dialogue may be improvised, but its music is well rehearsed.

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Mark Steyn

The Spectator

02/03/2018

Aside from Miss Lynch, there are two very sweet performances, by Levy and O'Hara as Mitch and Mickey.

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

09/25/2010

3.5/4

One breathtaking moment of clarity between Eugene Levy's Mitch and Catherine O'Hara's Mickey gives way to an anticipated kiss during which you can practically sense the characters' hearts thumping and their fictional contemporaries rooting for them.

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

04/18/2009

A-

Director Christopher Guest teams up recurring cast members from his past ensemble comedies ("This Is Spinal Tap," "Waiting For Guffman" and "Best In Show") for this immaculately executed comedy of folk music stereotypes.

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Ben N

@Bneffer Apr 13

While funny and entertaining, some characters end up being annoying in this one. I'd rather watch Gufman or Dog Show.

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Jen K.

@freshcucumbers 07/04/2025

Fun mockumentary with committed characters, a lot of dry humor, and cringe-worthy (but worthwhile) moments!

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Julian S

@akajulianscott 02/10/2025

With its gentle charm, A MIGHTY WIND strikes a fresh note, blending heartfelt moments with the familiar faces and playful humor that define Guest’s signature style.

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Alec B

@Alec97 12/14/2023

Christopher Guest's masterpiece. You get the sense that while he's mocking elements of the folk music scene, he ultimately loves the genre and these characters. Everything with Mitch and Mickey is so perfect I can't help but get moved to tears.

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Jules S

@RT20460507 05/31/2023

Like all Guest's films, fresh, amusing, innovative, and just great.

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Diane B

@BklynWriter 08/13/2022

That "Kiss At The End of the Rainbow" song? Pretty dammmm good.

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Synopsis

In this hilarious backstage mockumentary, three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on a reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son (Bob Balaban). For the members of The Folksmen, The New Main Street Singers, and Mitch & Mickey, time has not been kind. As the show approaches, apprehension sets in, romances are rekindled and ambitions are permanently deferred.

Director: Christopher Guest
Producer: Karen Murphy
Screenwriter: Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Castle Rock Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sex-Related Humor)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 16, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 30, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.5M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)