
How to Grow a Band
2012, English. Directed by Mark Meatto.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- 13 April 2012
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How long is How to Grow a Band?
How to Grow a Band runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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How to Grow a Band is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is How to Grow a Band on?
How to Grow a Band isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed How to Grow a Band?
How to Grow a Band (2012) was directed by Mark Meatto and stars Chris Thile, Gabe Witcher, Noam Pikelny.