A Mighty Wind (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Mighty Wind is a 2003 music comedy starring Michael McKean, Eugene Levy and Harry Shearer. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $18.8 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 4 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Mighty Wind About?
The premise of A Mighty Wind without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tribute concert is organized to honor the recently deceased manager of three folk music groups who have seen better days. As the bands reunite, old rivalries and unspoken feelings resurface, creating a mix of humor and poignant reflection. The performers must confront their past and present as their personal insecurities threaten to overshadow the musical celebration.
A Mighty Wind Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- catchy song
- satirical
- singing along
- singing girl
- mockumentary comedy
- satire comedy
- transgender woman
- transgender
- backstage drama
- concert
- mockumentary
- musician
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- new york city
- singer
- reunion
- amusement park
- 1960s
- cartoon on tv
- written and directed by cast member
- song
- singing
- improvisation
- new age music
- catheter
- based on sketch comedy
- folk singer
- impresario
- trade show
- theatrical agent
- tv news
- television industry
- television broadcast
- sex change
- satire
- publicity
- music rehearsal
- motel
- model train
- mental illness
- marriage
- loss of father
- humming
- casino
- backstage
- witch
- tribute
- eat at joe's
- fake documentary
- flatulence
- folk music
A Mighty Wind Cast
Michael McKean leads the cast, with Eugene Levy and Harry Shearer.
A Mighty Wind Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Mighty Wind 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 68% User score
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A Mighty Wind Plot Summary
What happens in A Mighty Wind from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the curtain falls on the life of the fictional folk music producer Irving Steinbloom, his children – Jonathan, Naomi, and Elliott – embark on a heartfelt mission to organize a memorial concert that truly honors their father’s remarkable legacy. The concert aims to highlight a reunion of Steinbloom’s most cherished acts: The Folksmen, The New Main Street Singers, and Mitch & Mickey.
Full summary
The whole story of A Mighty Wind, scene by scene
A Mighty Wind Box Office
A Mighty Wind grossed $18.8 million worldwide. $17.8 million came from the US and Canada and $969,240 (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$18.8M
- US & Canada
- $17.8M
- International
- $969.2K
A Mighty Wind Awards & Nominations
A Mighty Wind won 1 award from 4 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2004, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win4 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2004 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Song
- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
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Spirit Awards 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Screenplay
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Oscars 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
A Mighty Wind Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Featurette Michael McKean and Annette O’Toole on Writing Songs for ‘A Mighty Wind | TCMFF 2023
How Well Do You Know A Mighty Wind?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the fictional folk music producer whose memorial concert is the focus of the film?
Cars in A Mighty Wind
14 cars on screen, including the 1983 Volvo 240 and the 1997 Chevrolet T-Series.
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1997 Chevrolet T-Series Minor role -
1992 MCI MC-12 Minor role -
2000 BMW Z3 E36/7 Background role
A Mighty Wind Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Un poderoso viento” and “משב רוח מוזיקלי”.
- Also known as
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- Un poderoso viento
- משב רוח מוזיקלי
- A Mighty Wind - Amici per la musica
- Les grandes retrouvailles
- Vichřice
- Могъщ вятър
- 마이티 윈드
- Могучий ветер
- Os Grandes Músicos
- Egy húron
- みんなのうた
- 风载歌行
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- Koncert dla Irvinga
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A Mighty Wind FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Mighty Wind, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Mighty Wind?
A Mighty Wind runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was A Mighty Wind released?
A Mighty Wind was released on April 16, 2003.
Who is in the cast of A Mighty Wind?
A Mighty Wind stars Michael McKean, Eugene Levy and Harry Shearer, among 4 credited actors.
How much did A Mighty Wind make at the box office?
A Mighty Wind grossed $18.8 million worldwide ($17.8 million domestic, $969,240 international).
How is A Mighty Wind rated?
A Mighty Wind has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 81 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
What awards did A Mighty Wind win?
A Mighty Wind won 1 award from 4 nominations, including Best Song at the Critics' Choice 2004.
Does A Mighty Wind have a post-credit scene?
No. A Mighty Wind has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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