Nina(2016)
Singer. Activist. Survivor. Legend.
Nina Synopsis
The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist Nina Simone including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager Clifton Henderson.
Nina (2016) is a drama and music film directed by Cynthia Mort, released on April 22, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Zoe Saldaña, David Oyelowo, Mike Epps and Ella A. Thomas. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Cynthia Mort
- Writers:
- Cynthia Mort
- Cinematographer:
- Mihai Malaimare Jr.
- Production:
- Londinium Films, Ealing Studios
- Status:
- Released
Nina (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Nina before you stream it.
Nina Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Yasmine Golchan
as Dr. Cousier
Ken Davitian
as Club Owner
Key crew
Directed by Cynthia Mort, written by Cynthia Mort.
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Nina Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 92 ratings.
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Nina – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nina online?
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Nina (2016) is available to stream on Philo, ALLBLK Apple TV channel and ALLBLK Amazon channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nina?
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The main cast of Nina (2016) includes Zoe Saldaña, David Oyelowo, Mike Epps, Ella A. Thomas and Ronald Guttman. The film was directed by Cynthia Mort. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nina released?
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Nina was released on April 22, 2016 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Nina worth watching?
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Nina (2016) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nina?
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Yes. The official Nina trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.