'' Be Kind Rewind '' is a 2008 comedy film written and directed by Michel Gondry , and starring Jack Black , Mos Def , Melonie Diaz , Danny Glover , Mia Farrow and Sigourney Weaver . The film first appeared on January 20 , 2008 at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival . It was later shown at the Berlin International Film Festival . The film opened on February 22 , 2008 in the United Kingdom and in North America
2008 Sundance Film Festival
2008 Sundance Film Festival
Be Kind Rewind