IMDb >
A Mighty Wind (2003)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsA Mighty Wind (2003) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 33 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 7) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Release Date:
9 May 2003 (USA)
more
Tagline:
Back together for the first time, again.
Plot:
Mockumentary captures the reunion of 1960s folk trio the Folksmen as they prepare for a show at The Town Hall to memorialize a recently deceased concert promoter. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
The Folksmen
|
Concert
|
1960s
|
Reunion
|
Amusement Park
more
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 11 wins
&
12 nominations
more
NewsDesk:
(35 articles)
Glee: Five reasons why E4's musical comedy is worth watching
(From The Guardian - TV News. 15 December 2009, 2:18 PM, PST)
Fred Willard checks in to Modern Family
(From AOL - TVSquad. 18 November 2009, 6:02 AM, PST)
(From The Guardian - TV News. 15 December 2009, 2:18 PM, PST)
Fred Willard checks in to Modern Family
(From AOL - TVSquad. 18 November 2009, 6:02 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Guest and Levy orchestrate a nice tribute to the 1960s folk groups.
more (257 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jim Moret | ... | Newscaster | |
| Stuart Luce | ... | Irving Steinbloom | |
| Mary Gross | ... | Ma Klapper | |
| Marty Belafsky | ... | Ramblin' Sandy Pitnik | |
| Michael Baser | ... | Pa Klapper | |
| Jared Nelson Smith | ... | Young Chuck Wiseman | |
| Ryan Raddatz | ... | Bill Weyburn | |
| Todd Lieberman | ... | Fred Knox | |
| Matthew Joy | ... | Boy Klapper | |
| Laura Harris | ... | Girl Klapper | |
| Brian Riley | ... | Young George Menschell | |
| Harry Shearer | ... | Mark Shubb | |
| Michael McKean | ... | Jerry Palter | |
| Christopher Guest | ... | Alan Barrows | |
| Eugene Levy | ... | Mitch Cohen |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Untitled Christopher Guest Project (USA) (working title)
more
more
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sex-related humor.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
91 min
Country:
Language:
Colour:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Iceland:L |
Finland:K-3 |
Netherlands:AL |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
New Zealand:PG |
Singapore:PG |
UK:12A |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #39820) |
Canada:PG
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The cover of Mitch and Mickey's record "Meet Mitch and Mickey" is a reference to the cover of "Meet the Beatles".
more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Terry and Laurie Bohner are telling the story of how they met, Laurie's arm is alternately around Terry's shoulders/by her side between shots.
more
Quotes:
Mitch Cohen:
What do you do, Leonard? For work?
Leonard Crabbe: Oh work! I'm in the bladder management industry. I sell catheters. I've started my own distribution company, Sure Flo, you might have heard of it.
more
Leonard Crabbe: Oh work! I'm in the bladder management industry. I sell catheters. I've started my own distribution company, Sure Flo, you might have heard of it.
more
Movie Connections:
Featured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004) (TV)
more
Soundtrack:
Killington Hill
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (257 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for A Mighty Wind (2003) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Bob Roberts | Waiting for Guffman | Cannes Man | Children of the Revolution | KISS Loves You |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |














We have a duo, a trio, and a group of 9. These three fictitious 'folk' groups from the 60s reunite for a concert in this mockumentary. What makes it so interesting is (1) I was a young adult in the 60s and vividly remember the folk group wave and (2) Guest, Levy and the others do their own singing and playing of songs they wrote for the movie. I think its IMDb ratings which cluster around 7 and 8 are about right. Not everyone will like 'A Mighty Wind' (song from final concert), it has improvised humor and many of the same actors from 'Best in Show'. But for fans of the humor of Guest and Levy it is a very nice little movie. The DVD has interesting extras, and the commentary track by Guest and Levy discuss how, for example, Levy had to take lessons to get is guitar skills back, and how O'Hara learned to play the autoharp for this role.
The movie is 92 minutes long, which includes the 7 minutes of end credits. Of the 85 minutes of actual movie, the first 60 sets up the characters and groups, shows them in rehearsals, covers several back stories, then the final 25 minutes are the concert itself, actually performed before a live audience. There were a few truly outstanding folk groups in the 1960s, but there also were a whole bunch of mediocre ones. The three groups featured in this movie are as good as many of the 1960s groups that actually made a living entertaining. And, as at least one critic said, that's part of the problem with 'A Mighty Wind' - the groups are good enough, and the final concert is real enough, that much of the impact of the humor went away during the last act. The lampooning was gone, replaced by a legitimate set of performances.
Still, I found it thoroughly enjoyable, and my favorite of the 'Guest/Levy' movies.