As President of Nferno Productions, the production company he founded in 1998, Christopher Nolen has created a proven brand in urban entertainment, production and distribution, by creating positive and entertaining content for minorities and global audiences as a whole. As a Director, Nolen's projects under Nferno Productions include the feature length films "Deep Passion," "Subtle Seduction," "The Good Life," "Four Seasons," and the recently completed "72 Hours." On January 16, 2014, Nolen's film "The Good Life" made its network debut after being acquired by BET (Black Entertainment Television). The film received such stellar ratings and reviews that it continues to have a recurring monthly slot on the network's schedule. "The Good Life" was originally released nationwide on July 16, 2013 Nolen, and stars Tangi Miller, Chicago's very own Richard Gallion, Christian Keyes, Maya Gilbert, and Mari Morrow. He had another nationwide release on April 1, 2014 of his film, "Four Seasons", which is wrote, produced and directed. The film stars Robin Givens, Keith Robinson, Christian Keyes, Jazsmin Lewis, and Chicago's own Mel Jackson. "Four Seasons" was shot entirely in Chicago in July of 2013. Nolen is currently in post production with his latest and most highly anticipated film "72 Hours," which features an amazing star-studded ensemble cast, including Chicago's own Timon Kyle Durrett of "VH1's Single Ladies," Erica Hubbard of BET's "Let's Stay Together," and legendary star and acting sensation, Harry J. Lennix, of NBC's #1 show "The Black List." Rounding out the cast is Terri J. Vaughn of "The Steve Harvey Show," Brian Hooks of the TV series "Eve," Cynda Williams of "Mo Betta Blues," Tangi Miller of "Felicity," Brely Evans of BET's "Being Mary Jane," and Chyna Layne of "Precious." Nolen is also in development on two new exciting feature length films entitled "Zodiac Sign" and "Lustful Decisions." He is excited and passionate about writing, directing and producing films, and is looking to expand those talents into the world of television. Nolen graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Theatre. After graduation he went on to receive his Master's in Mathematics from National Louis University, as well as a Master's in Educational Administration Leadership from Governor's State University. While receiving his degrees, Nolen taught high school and junior high in the Chicago Public School System. Nolen began in the industry as a model in the Chicagoland area, which quickly turned to acting, and eventually lead him to writing, producing and directing. As his interest in filmmaking grew, he enrolled in filmmaking classes, most notably with filmmaker extraordinaire, Dov Simens. Nolen got his start directing numerous stage plays, short films, industrials, music videos, before eventually creating his own feature length films. Although he has written most of his films, he has also found success as an Executive Producer, including the very successful and independently produced films "Black Butterfly," "Frankenstein: The Day of The Beast," "Surprise, Surprise," and "Black Coffee." Nolen has filmed all of his productions in the city of Chicago, and is proud he's been able to contribute to the production revenue for the city he calls home. The success of his films have garnered him several Best Director awards. Nolen is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Directors Guild of America and Producers Guild of America.
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Biography from IMDb.
- August 24, 1974 (52)
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Director, writer and actor, also producer
- 15 on MovieCove · 23 credits in all
What are Christopher Nolen's films like?
Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.
Genres
Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 0 · Earnest 15
Light 9 · Serious 3 · Dark 3
Grounded 14 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0
Gentle 7 · Charged 7 · Intense 1
Steady 12 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0
A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 2
A split, not a type: Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0
Casual 13 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0
A split, not a type: Easy watch 8 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 3
Resolved 13 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0
Roles they play
- Shapeshifteras David Smith in Professor Mack (2019)
Moods and endings
- Happy8
- Bittersweet5
- Ambiguous2
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Christopher Nolen's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (12).
- Confused by Love (2015) · producer · free
- My Online Valentine (2019) · director, writer, producer · free
- The Final Say (2023) · director, producer · free
- For the Love of Christmas (2016) · actor, director, producer · free
- My Valentine Wedding (2024) · director, producer · free
- 72 Hours (2015) · actor, director, writer, producer · free
- Merry Switchmas (2021) · director, producer · free
- Four Seasons (2014) · actor, director, writer, producer · free
- Sisters (2023) · producer · free
- My Valentine Crush (2023) · director, writer, producer · free
- Infidelity (2023) · producer · free
- Professor Mack (2019) · actor, director, writer, producer · free
Subscription and free streaming for Christopher Nolen's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
23 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page.
A Christmas Miracle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
My Valentine Wedding(2024)
Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
The Final Say(2023)
Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films
I Got Problemz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
My Valentine Crush(2023)
Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films
Infidelity(2023)
Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Sisters(2023)
Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films
A Christmas Wish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
Merry Switchmas(2021)
Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films
I Left My Girlfriend for Regina Jones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
My Online Valentine(2019)
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films
Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films
Pierre Jackson (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Professor Mack(2019)
Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films
Walk Away from Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films
Zodiac Sign (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
72 Hours(2015)
Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films
Confused by Love(2015)
Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Four Seasons(2014)
Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films
The Good Life(2012)
Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films
Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films
Subtle Seduction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Career shape
A full career of 19 titles from 2008 to 2024.
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.
How do Christopher Nolen's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 31st percentile, the median of all 15; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 24th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up1
- 50th to 74th5
- 25th to 49th2
- Below 25th7
Shape of the crowd
12 of their 15 titles are Divisive.
- Loved with Detractors1
- Divisive12
- Mixed2
Reviewers score the pacing 49/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 68, detractors 21. The element that speaks to their work as a director.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Christopher Nolen work with?
People who share at least 2 of Christopher Nolen's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Patrick Charles shares the most, 10.
Writers
- Melinda NolenShared titles: London Mitchell's Christmas (2019), My Online Valentine (2019), Professor Mack (2019), For the Love of Christmas (2016), 72 Hours (2015), Four Seasons (2014), The Good Life (2012)See all 7 shared titles with Melinda Nolen
- Mark HarrisShared titles: 72 Hours (2015), Four Seasons (2014), The Good Life (2012), Frankenstein: Day of the Beast (2011)See all 4 shared titles with Mark Harris
- Cassandra MannShared titles: My Valentine Wedding (2024), My Valentine Crush (2023)See all 2 shared titles with Cassandra Mann
- LaJill HuntShared titles: Infidelity (2023), The Final Say (2023)See all 2 shared titles with LaJill Hunt
Actors
- Thea CamaraShared titles: The Final Say (2023), Merry Switchmas (2021), London Mitchell's Christmas (2019), For the Love of Christmas (2016)See all 4 shared titles with Thea Camara
- Timon Kyle DurrettShared titles: The Final Say (2023), London Mitchell's Christmas (2019), Professor Mack (2019), 72 Hours (2015)See all 4 shared titles with Timon Kyle Durrett
- Jenean ColemanShared titles: My Valentine Wedding (2024), My Valentine Crush (2023), The Final Say (2023), Merry Switchmas (2021), London Mitchell's Christmas (2019), My Online Valentine (2019)See all 6 shared titles with Jenean Coleman
- Shaquita SmithShared titles: My Valentine Wedding (2024), My Valentine Crush (2023)See all 2 shared titles with Shaquita Smith
Composers, cinematographers and editors
- Patrick CharlesShared titles: My Valentine Wedding (2024), Infidelity (2023), My Valentine Crush (2023), The Final Say (2023), Merry Switchmas (2021), London Mitchell's Christmas (2019), My Online Valentine (2019), Professor Mack (2019), For the Love of Christmas (2016), The Good Life (2012)See all 10 shared titles with Patrick Charles
- Hana MitchellShared titles: My Valentine Wedding (2024), Infidelity (2023), My Valentine Crush (2023), The Final Say (2023), Merry Switchmas (2021), London Mitchell's Christmas (2019), My Online Valentine (2019)See all 7 shared titles with Hana Mitchell
- Crosby TatumShared titles: Professor Mack (2019), For the Love of Christmas (2016), 72 Hours (2015), Confused by Love (2015), Four Seasons (2014)See all 5 shared titles with Crosby Tatum
- Brand AokShared titles: For the Love of Christmas (2016), 72 Hours (2015), Confused by Love (2015), Four Seasons (2014)See all 4 shared titles with Brand Aok
Producers
- Keisha KidanShared titles: My Valentine Wedding (2024), Infidelity (2023), My Valentine Crush (2023), The Final Say (2023), Merry Switchmas (2021), Professor Mack (2019), 72 Hours (2015), Four Seasons (2014), The Good Life (2012)See all 9 shared titles with Keisha Kidan
- Lorisa BatesShared titles: My Valentine Wedding (2024), Infidelity (2023), My Valentine Crush (2023), Sisters (2023), The Final Say (2023), Merry Switchmas (2021)See all 6 shared titles with Lorisa Bates
- Ced NolenShared titles: London Mitchell's Christmas (2019), My Online Valentine (2019), Professor Mack (2019), For the Love of Christmas (2016), 72 Hours (2015), Four Seasons (2014)See all 6 shared titles with Ced Nolen
- Christine NolenShared titles: London Mitchell's Christmas (2019), My Online Valentine (2019), Professor Mack (2019), For the Love of Christmas (2016), 72 Hours (2015), Four Seasons (2014)See all 6 shared titles with Christine Nolen
Mixed roles
- Jeff LoganShared titles: My Valentine Wedding (2024), My Valentine Crush (2023)See all 2 shared titles with Jeff Logan
