Known for Directing
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).
Born
December 7, 1978 (age 47)
Birthplace
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Filmography
27 films


Love Letter to Texas
2026 · 14m
country: United States
A cinematic tribute to the spirit and landscape of Texas, following a lone character who travels across its vast terrain in search of a life that better fits who he is.


The Bikeriders
2024 · 1h 56m
country: United States
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.


Loving
2016 · 2h 3m
country: United Kingdom
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.


Midnight Special
2016 · 1h 52m
country: United States
A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.


Mud
2013 · 2h 10m
country: United States
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
2011 · 2h
country: United States
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.


Shotgun Stories
2007 · 1h 32m
country: United States
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.
Noble Chrome Pirates
Noble Chrome Pirates
2001 · 15m
country: United States
Short student thesis film about a car mechanic who must choose between love and his dreams of drag racing success.