Johnny Cash: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 45
- on screen
- 1961–2022
- box office
- $874K
- average score
- 82
Johnny Cash's Career in Numbers
Johnny Cash's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Johnny Cash works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Five Minutes to Live (1961) to The Winding Stream (2015), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Johnny Cash Movies by Decade
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 2
- 1980s 7
- 2010s 1
The 1980s were Johnny Cash's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Johnny Cash Movies by Genre
- Drama 3
- Tv movie 2
- Documentary 1
- Adventure 1
- Family 1
- Western 1
- Crime 1
Drama is the genre Johnny Cash has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of tv movie (2).
Johnny Cash Career Milestones
- First film
- Five Minutes to Live 1961
- Biggest box office hit
- The Winding Stream $33.4K worldwide
- Newest film
- The Winding Stream 2015
Johnny Cash Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Johnny Cash is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 82. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Johnny Cash Movies as an Actor
11- 2015
The Winding Stream Documentary Worldwide box office: $33.4K - 1989
Tennessee Nights Drama - 1988
Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder as Elder Davy Crockett · Adventure - 1986
Stagecoach as Marshal Curly Wilcox · Tv movie - 1986
The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James as Frank James · Tv movie - 1984
The Baron and the Kid as The Baron · Drama - 1983
Murder in Coweta County as Lamar Potts · Drama - 1981
The Pride of Jesse Hallam as Jesse Hallam · Family - 1971
A Gunfight as Abe Cross · Western - 1970
Swing Out, Sweet Land as Johnny Cash - 1961
Five Minutes to Live as Johnny Cabot · Crime
Johnny Cash in Documentaries & Specials
34- 2022
Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon as Self (archive footage) · Music Worldwide box office: $841K - 2022
Roy Orbison Forever as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2021
Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2019
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash as Self · Biography Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2018
ReMastered: Tricky Dick & The Man in Black as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2016
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Music - 2015
We’re Still Here: Johnny Cash’s Bitter Tears Revisited as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2015
Johnny Cash: American Rebel as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2012
We Walk The Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2008
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison as Self · Music - 2008
Johnny Cash’s America as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2007
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin’ Down a Dream as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2007
The Other Side of the Mirror: Bob Dylan: Live at the Newport Folk Festival as Self · Documentary - 2006
Celebrating the Man in Black: The Making of Walk the Line as Self (archive Footage) · Documentary - 2005
No Direction Home: Bob Dylan as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2005
Johnny Cash: Ridin’ the Rails as Self · Documentary - 2005
Johnny Cash: Live at Montreux 1994 as Self · Music - 2005
Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: ‘Cowboy’ Jack Clement’s Home Movies as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2004
Johnny Cash: The Last Great American as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2001
Good Rockin’ Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records as Self (archive footage) · Music - 1999
In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story as Self · Music - 1993
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration as Self · Music - 1990
The Highwaymen: Live at Nassau Coliseum as Self · Documentary - 1978
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1978 as Self · Comedy - 1978
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy as Self · Tv movie - 1978
A Concert: Behind Prison Walls as Self · Music - 1977
The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 as Self · Music - 1973
Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus as Self · Music - 1972
Eat the Document as Self · Documentary - 1971
Johnny Cash in Copenhagen as Self · Documentary - 1969
Johnny Cash at San Quentin as Self · Music - 1969
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music as Self · Music - 1967
Festival as Self · Documentary - 1963
Hootenanny Hoot as Self · Music
Who Johnny Cash Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Johnny Cash shares the most films with. Kris Kristofferson comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Bob Dylan (10).
Johnny Cash: Questions & Answers
How many movies Johnny Cash has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Johnny Cash been in?
Johnny Cash is credited on 45 films, from 1961 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Johnny Cash's highest-grossing movie?
Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon (2022) is Johnny Cash's biggest box office hit, with $841K worldwide, ahead of The Winding Stream (2015) ($33.4K). Across every film with box office figures, Johnny Cash's movies have made $874K.
Johnny Cash's biggest hits What is the best Johnny Cash movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Johnny Cash's best-rated film is The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash (2019) with a score of 82.
Best Johnny Cash movies, ranked What is Johnny Cash's newest movie?
The most recent film on Johnny Cash's filmography is Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon (2022), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Johnny Cash work with most often?
Johnny Cash shares the most films with Kris Kristofferson (11 films), Bob Dylan (10 films) and Willie Nelson (8 films).
The Best Johnny Cash Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.
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