Jeff Nichols
Directing
Biography
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, Nichols moved into the independent filmmaking scene with Shotgun Stories (2007). He went on to direct the critically acclaimed films Take Shelter (2011), Mud (2012), Midnight Special (2016), and Loving (also 2016).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Jeff Nichols
Loving
2016
Filmography
Acting (2)
2006
Come Early Morningas Lee Young
5.5
Production & Directing (32)
2026
Love Letter to TexasDirector
6.0
2026
Love Letter to TexasWriter
6.0
2025
Train DreamsThanks
7.3
2025
Eric LaRueExecutive Producer
6.5
2024
A Texas Mermaid MovieExecutive Producer
2024
The BikeridersDirector
6.7
2024
The BikeridersWriter
6.7
2024
6.8
2016
LovingWriter
6.7
2016
LovingDirector
6.7
2016
In the Radiant CityProducer
7.0
2016
Midnight SpecialDirector
6.3
2016
Midnight SpecialScreenplay
6.3
2014
HellionExecutive Producer
5.9
2013
Computer ChessThanks
6.1
2013
MudWriter
7.1
2013
MudDirector
7.1
2011
Take ShelterDirector
7.1
2011
Take ShelterWriter
7.1
2007
Shotgun StoriesDirector
6.9
2007
Shotgun StoriesProducer
6.9
2007
Shotgun StoriesWriter
6.9
2004
Be Here to Love MeProduction Manager
7.1
2001
Noble Chrome PiratesWriter
2001
Noble Chrome PiratesDirector
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The PassengerDirector
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Stella MarisDirector
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Yankee ComandanteScreenplay
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Yankee ComandanteDirector
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King SnakeDirector
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King SnakeProducer
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King SnakeWriter