Nina
2016 · Movie · NR · 90 min · ★ 5.2 · 15% critics
This biographical drama follows a celebrated jazz musician and classical pianist as she navigates fame, personal struggles, and the pressures surrounding her career. Much of the story is framed through her bond with a caretaker who becomes her manager, offering support while her public life and private turmoil collide.
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-04-22
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Critic score
- 15/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.2/10 (90 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like music biopics and character-focused stories about fame and personal turmoil, similar to Back to Black; Not for you if casting controversies or a selective, sometimes negative portrayal will distract you.
Pros: strong lead performance; easy to follow; some engaging songs | Cons: controversial casting choices; uneven, scattered story; skips key life details
Themes
- jazz
- biography
- based on true story
- woman director
Awards & recognition
- IFFR audience award · 2018 · nominated
Cast & crew
Zoe Saldaña
as Nina Simone
David Oyelowo
as Clifton Henderson
Mike Epps
as Richard Pryor
Ella A. Thomas
as Lorraine Hansberry
Ronald Guttman
as Henri Edwards
Ella Joyce
as Clifton's Mom
Keith David
as Clifton's Father
Mary Pat Gleason
as Ordlery Pat
Siena Goines
as Heather
Kit Leonard Dennis
as Lawyer
Directed by Cynthia Mort