Directing
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 Dreams · 2025Train Dreams
★ 7.32025
MovieDrama
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 Bikeriders · 2024The 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.
Mud · 2013Mud
★ 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.
Take Shelter · 2011Take 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 Special · 2016Midnight Special
★ 6.32016
MovieAdventureDrama
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.
Loving · 2016Loving
★ 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.
Shotgun Stories · 2007Shotgun Stories
★ 6.92007
MovieDramaThriller
Shotgun Stories tracks a feud that erupts between two sets of half brothers following the death of their father. Set against the cotton fields and back roads of Southeast Arkansas, these brothers discover the lengths to which each will go to protect their family.
Computer Chess · 2013Computer Chess
★ 6.12013
MovieComedy
At the American Computer Chess Convention, enthusiasts gather to pit their programs against other computer chess programs and human players in a tournament for a grand prize of $7500.
