Jeff Nichols

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Jeff Nichols

Born December 7, 1978 · Little Rock, Arkansas, USA (age 47)

Jeff Nichols (born December 7, 1978; Little Rock) is an American filmmaker, writer and producer. His films are characterized by their Southern United States backdrop and ambience. He is also known for his longstanding collaboration with actor Michael Shannon, who has appeared in all of his feature films to date. After studying filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Nic…

Known For

Train DreamsTrain Dreams · 2025
Train Dreams
★ 7.32025
MovieDramaWestern
A logger leads a life of quiet grace as he experiences love and loss during an era of monumental change in early 20th-century America.
The BikeridersThe Bikeriders · 2024
The Bikeriders
★ 6.72024
MovieCrimeDrama
After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.
Take ShelterTake Shelter · 2011
Take Shelter
★ 7.12011
MovieThrillerDrama
Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself.
Midnight SpecialMidnight Special · 2016
Midnight Special
★ 6.32016
MovieAdventureDrama
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.
LovingLoving · 2016
Loving
★ 6.72016
MovieDramaRomance
In 1958, in the state of Virginia, the idea of interracial marriage was not only considered to be immoral to many, it was also illegal. When Richard and Mildred fall in love, they are aware of the eyes staring at them and the words said behind their backs. It's when they get married, however, that words and looks become actions, and the two are arrested. The couple decide to take their case all of the way to the Supreme Court in order to fight for their love. Based on a true story.
Sometimes I Think About DyingSometimes I Think About Dying · 2024
Sometimes I Think About Dying
★ 6.82024
MovieDramaComedy
Fran likes to think about dying. It brings sensation to her quiet life. When she makes the new guy at work laugh, it leads to more: a date, a slice of pie, a conversation, a spark. The only thing standing in their way is Fran herself.
MudMud · 2013
Mud
★ 7.12013
MovieDrama
Two teenage boys find a fugitive hiding out on an island in the Mississippi River and help him reunite with his lover and escape an avenging family and their armed posse.
Come Early MorningCome Early Morning · 2006
Come Early Morning
★ 5.52006
MovieDramaRomance
A thirty-something southern woman searches for love, despite the burdens she carries with her.

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