Movie

How to Grow a Band

★ 6.5(2)20121h 29m

How to Grow a Band is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch How to Grow a Band

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Mark Meatto
Release date: 2012-04-13
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released

About How to Grow a Band

How to Grow a Band is a 2012 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Mark Meatto, starring Chris Thile, Gabe Witcher and Noam Pikelny. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How to Grow a Band in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Chris Thile

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Gabe Witcher

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Noam Pikelny

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Chris Eldridge

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Paul Kowert

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Greg Garrison

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Yo-Yo Ma

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John Paul Jones

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Jerry Douglas

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Edgar Meyer

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Sara Watkins

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Sean Watkins

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How to Grow a Band in Canada?+

In Canada, How to Grow a Band is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is How to Grow a Band on Netflix?+

How to Grow a Band is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is How to Grow a Band?+

How to Grow a Band has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in How to Grow a Band?+

How to Grow a Band stars Chris Thile, Gabe Witcher, Noam Pikelny, Chris Eldridge and Paul Kowert.

When did How to Grow a Band come out?+

How to Grow a Band is a 2012 movie directed by Mark Meatto.

What genre is How to Grow a Band?+

How to Grow a Band is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed How to Grow a Band?+

How to Grow a Band was directed by Mark Meatto.