Nina
“Singer. Activist. Survivor. Legend.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Nina Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Zoe Saldana, David Oyelowo Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-03
Top Cast
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Zoe Saldaña
Nina Simone
David Oyelowo
Clifton Henderson
Mike Epps
Richard Pryor
Ella A. Thomas
Lorraine Hansberry
Ronald Guttman
Henri Edwards
Ella Joyce
Clifton's Mom
Keith David
Clifton's Father
Mary Pat Gleason
Ordlery Pat
Siena Goines
Heather
Kit Leonard Dennis
Lawyer
Yasmine Golchan
Dr. Cousier
Ken Davitian
Club Owner
Allison Sarofim
Head Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysApril 22, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 22, 2016
VOD & Digital Platforms
April 24, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cynthia Mort
- Screenplay & Story
- Cynthia Mort
- Original Title
- Nina
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Londinium Films, Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cynthia Mort
Cynthia Mort
Mihai Malaimare Jr.
Josh Rifkin, Mark Helfrich, Susan Littenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Cynthia Mort
Director
Cynthia Mort
Writer
Josh Rifkin
Editor
Mark Helfrich
Editor
Susan Littenberg
Editor
Mihai Malaimare Jr.
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nina
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nina about?
The story of the late jazz musician and classical pianist Nina Simone including her rise to fame and relationship with her manager Clifton Henderson.
Who directed Nina?
Nina was directed by Cynthia Mort.
Who stars in Nina?
The principal cast of Nina includes Zoe Saldaña, David Oyelowo, Mike Epps, Ella A. Thomas, Ronald Guttman.
When was Nina released and how long is it?
Nina was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nina?
Nina holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).