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Michael Stipe, actor
Actor

Michael Stipe: Movies & Filmography

films
31
on screen
1984–2023
average score
83
Career at a glance

Michael Stipe's Career in Numbers

Michael Stipe's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Stipe works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Left of Reckoning (1984) to R.E.M. - Automatic Unearthed (2017), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Michael Stipe Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 2
  2. 1990s 4
  3. 2000s 4
  4. 2010s 2

The 1990s were Michael Stipe's busiest decade, with 4 films.

Michael Stipe Movies by Genre

  • Music 9
  • Family 1
  • Drama 1

Music is the genre Michael Stipe has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of family (1).

Michael Stipe Career Milestones

First film
Left of Reckoning 1984
Newest film
R.E.M. - Automatic Unearthed 2017
31 credits

Michael Stipe Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Stipe is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 83. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Michael Stipe Movies as an Actor

12
  1. 2017 R.E.M. - Automatic Unearthed (2017) movie poster R.E.M. - Automatic Unearthed Music
  2. 2014 R.E.M. Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions (2014) movie poster R.E.M. Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions Music
  3. 2007 R.E.M. Live (2007) movie poster R.E.M. Live as Vocals · Music
  4. 2006 R.E.M.: When the Light is Mine (2006) movie poster R.E.M.: When the Light is Mine Music
  5. 2004 R.E.M. : Perfect Square (2004) movie poster R.E.M. : Perfect Square as Vocals · Music
  6. 2001 R.E.M.: MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 (2001) movie poster R.E.M.: MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 Music
  7. 1999 Olive, The Other Reindeer (1999) movie poster Olive, The Other Reindeer as Schnitzel (voice) · Family
  8. 1996 R.E.M.: Road Movie (1996) movie poster R.E.M.: Road Movie Music
  9. 1991 R.E.M.: MTV Unplugged (1991) movie poster R.E.M.: MTV Unplugged Music
  10. 1990 R.E.M.: Pop Screen (1990) movie poster R.E.M.: Pop Screen Music
  11. 1987 Arena Brains (1987) movie poster Arena Brains as The Watcher · Drama
  12. 1984 Left of Reckoning (1984) movie poster Left of Reckoning

Michael Stipe in Documentaries & Specials

19
  1. 2023 Louder Than You Think (2023) movie poster Louder Than You Think as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  2. 2021 Cher: In Her Own Words (2021) movie poster Cher: In Her Own Words as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary
  3. 2019 Creem: America’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll Magazine (2019) movie poster Creem: America’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll Magazine as Self - R.E.M. · Music Movie Echo Score: 83
  4. 2018 Hansa Studios: By the Wall 1976-90 (2018) movie poster Hansa Studios: By the Wall 1976-90 as Self · Documentary
  5. 2017 Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017) movie poster Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond as Self · Documentary
  6. 2016 What Doesn’t Kill Me: The Life and Music of Vic Chesnutt (2016) movie poster What Doesn’t Kill Me: The Life and Music of Vic Chesnutt as Self · Documentary
  7. 2014 R.E.M. By MTV (2014) movie poster R.E.M. By MTV as Himself · Music
  8. 2012 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief (2012) movie poster 12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief as Self · Documentary
  9. 2012 R.E.M. at the BBC (2012) movie poster R.E.M. at the BBC as Self/Performer · Music
  10. 2007 Slacker Uprising (2007) movie poster Slacker Uprising as Self · Documentary
  11. 2007 Seven Ages of Rock (2007) movie poster Seven Ages of Rock as Self · Documentary
  12. 2002 1 Giant Leap (2002) movie poster 1 Giant Leap as Self · Documentary
  13. 1999 R.E.M. - Falls to Climb (1999) movie poster R.E.M. - Falls to Climb as Himself · Music
  14. 1995 R.E.M.: Rough Cut (1995) movie poster R.E.M.: Rough Cut as Himself · Documentary
  15. 1994 Speed Racer: Welcome to the World of Vic Chesnutt (1994) movie poster Speed Racer: Welcome to the World of Vic Chesnutt as Himself · Documentary
  16. 1991 R.E.M. - This Film Is On (1991) movie poster R.E.M. - This Film Is On as Himself · Music
  17. 1991 MTV’s 10th Anniversary Special (1991) movie poster MTV’s 10th Anniversary Special as Self · Documentary
  18. 1990 R.E.M. Tourfilm (1990) movie poster R.E.M. Tourfilm as Himself · Documentary
  19. 1987 Athens, GA Inside/Out (1987) movie poster Athens, GA Inside/Out as Himself · Documentary
Works with

Who Michael Stipe Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael Stipe shares the most films with. Mike Mills comes first, with 20 films together, followed by Roger Waters (2).

FAQ

Michael Stipe: Questions & Answers

How many movies Michael Stipe has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Michael Stipe been in?

Michael Stipe is credited on 31 films, from 1984 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is the best Michael Stipe movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Stipe's best-rated film is Creem: America’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll Magazine (2019) with a score of 83.

Best Michael Stipe movies, ranked

What is Michael Stipe's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Stipe's filmography is Louder Than You Think (2023), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Michael Stipe work with most often?

Michael Stipe shares the most films with Mike Mills (20 films), Roger Waters (2 films) and Keith Richards (2 films).

The Best Michael Stipe Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 31 credits.

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