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How to Grow a Band

Synopsis

Chris Thile is at a crossroads. His marriage has ended and his platinum-selling band, Nickel Creek, has gone on hiatus. But Thile, a prodigy who has defied expectations since he picked up the mandolin at age five, has a plan.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Nashville Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 13, 2012

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mark Meatto
Original Title
How to Grow a Band
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 29m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Meatto

Film Editing

Mark Meatto, Purcell Carson

Producers

Michael Bohlmann, Mark Meatto

Department Leadership Roster

Mark Meatto

Mark Meatto

Director

Michael Bohlmann

Producer

Mark Meatto

Mark Meatto

Producer

Mark Meatto

Mark Meatto

Editor

Purcell Carson

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for How to Grow a Band.

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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Grow a Band

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is How to Grow a Band about?

Chris Thile is at a crossroads. His marriage has ended and his platinum-selling band, Nickel Creek, has gone on hiatus. But Thile, a prodigy who has defied expectations since he picked up the mandolin at age five, has a plan.

Who directed How to Grow a Band?

How to Grow a Band was directed by Mark Meatto.

Who stars in How to Grow a Band?

The principal cast of How to Grow a Band includes Chris Thile, Gabe Witcher, Noam Pikelny, Chris Eldridge, Paul Kowert.

When was How to Grow a Band released and how long is it?

How to Grow a Band was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Grow a Band?

How to Grow a Band holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).