Rob
0.5/10A great example of bad casting, Cash was over 6'
Reviewed on August 18, 2015
Walk the Line(2005)
Love is a burning thing.
7.5(3,210)2h 16m2005-09-13
DramaMusicRomance
Walk the Line Synopsis
A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.
Walk the Line (2005) is a drama, music and romance film directed by James Mangold, released on September 13, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 16m. It stars Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin and Robert Patrick. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3,210 ratings.
- Director:
- James Mangold
- Writers:
- James Mangold, Gill Dennis, Johnny Cash
- Producers:
- James Keach, Cathy Konrad
- Cinematographer:
- Phedon Papamichael
- Composer:
- T Bone Burnett
- Production:
- Mars Media Beteiligungs, Tree Line Films, Catfish Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures
- Budget:
- $28,000,000
- Revenue:
- $186,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Walk the Line (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Walk the Line before you stream it.
Walk the Line Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Walk the Line.
#TBT Trailer
Trailer
Gill Dennis on interviewing Johnny Cash and writing for WALK THE LINE
Featurette
Gill Dennis on Paper Flower Screenplays
Featurette
Gill Dennis on the translation from script to screen in WALK THE LINE
Featurette
Gill Dennis on writing and inspiration for dialogue in WALK THE LINE
Featurette
Reese Witherspoon Wins Best Actress | 78th Oscars (2006)
Featurette
Press Conference (2005) | TIFF REWIND
Featurette
Walk the Line Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joaquin Phoenix
as John R. Cash
Reese Witherspoon
as June Carter
Ginnifer Goodwin
as Vivian Cash
Robert Patrick
as Ray Cash
Dallas Roberts
as Sam Phillips
Dan John Miller
as Luther Perkins
Larry Bagby
as Marshall Grant
Shelby Lynne
as Carrie Cash
Tyler Hilton
as Elvis Presley
- Waylon Payne
Waylon Payne
as Jerry Lee Lewis
Shooter Jennings
as Waylon Jennings
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
as Maybelle Carter
Key crew
Directed by James Mangold, written by James Mangold, Gill Dennis and Johnny Cash, produced by James Keach and Cathy Konrad.
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Walk the Line Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 3,210 ratings.
The Movie Mob
6/10**Walk the Line showcases incredible acting and directing but leaves out the brighter parts of Cash’s life to tell a more somber story that left me sad.** Walk the Line chronicles the story of Johnny Cash’s rise to fame and romance with June Carter. James Mangold is one of my favorite directors and tells this story powerfully through the Oscar-worthy performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon. The…
Reviewed on February 11, 2023
CinemaSerf
7/10Joaquin Phoenix might take top billing as the legendary American musician Johnny Cash, but it's got to be Reece Witherspoon who steals the plaudits as June Carter. She demonstrates all the feistiness and determination of a woman, in a man's world, quite prepared to do her own thing. Assisted by a fair degree of charisma and musical talent, she can play a stage with the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis and Carl…
Reviewed on March 14, 2024
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Walk the Line – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Walk the Line online?
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Walk the Line (2005) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Walk the Line?
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The main cast of Walk the Line (2005) includes Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick and Dallas Roberts. The film was directed by James Mangold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Walk the Line released?
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Walk the Line was released on September 13, 2005 and runs for 2h 16m.
Is Walk the Line worth watching?
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Walk the Line (2005) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 3,210 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Walk the Line?
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