Neil Young: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 54
- on screen
- 1971–2025
- box office
- $91.1M
- average score
- 74
- Born
- November 12, 1945 (age 80)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Full name
- Neil Percival Young
- Citizenship
- Canada, United States
- Occupations
- Singer-songwriter, Musician, Film director, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1963-present
- Spouses
- Susan Acevedo, Pegi Morton, Daryl Hannah
- Children
- 3
The Best Neil Young Movies
The films of Neil Young that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Paradox (2018) leads with $79.2M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $79.2M Paradox 2018 · Music -
Worldwide box office: $4.57M Made in Heaven 1987 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $2.2M Neil Young: Heart of Gold 2006 · Music -
Worldwide box office: $1.78M The Souvenir 2019 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.44M Love at Large 1990 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $363K The Last Waltz 1978 · Music
Neil Young's Career in Numbers
Neil Young's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Neil Young works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Last Waltz (1978) to Neil Young: Coastal (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Neil Young Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were Neil Young's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Neil Young Movies by Genre
- Music 9
- Drama 3
- Romance 2
- Documentary 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Music is the genre Neil Young has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of drama (3).
Neil Young Career Milestones
- First film
- The Last Waltz 1978
- Biggest box office hit
- Paradox $79.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Paradox Movie Echo Score 68
- Newest film
- Neil Young: Coastal 2025
Neil Young Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Neil Young is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Neil Young Movies as an Actor
18- 2025
Neil Young: Coastal Worldwide box office: $65K Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2024
Soldier Monika as The Anglo-Saxon Axis of Evil · Drama - 2021
Barn Documentary - 2019
The Souvenir as Radio Interviewer · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.78M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2018
Bachman - 2018
Paradox as The Man in the Black Hat · Music Worldwide box office: $79.2M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2012
Neil Young Journeys Music Worldwide box office: $221K - 2011
Neil Young - Le Noise as Neil Young · Music - 2006
Neil Young: Heart of Gold Music Worldwide box office: $2.2M - 2000
Neil Young: Red Rocks Live Music - 2000
Neil Young: Silver & Gold Music - 1997
Year of the Horse Music - 1993
Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration Music - 1990
Love at Large as Rick · Romance Worldwide box office: $1.44M - 1988
’68 as Westy · Drama - 1987
Made in Heaven as Truck Driver · Romance Worldwide box office: $4.57M - 1982
Human Highway as Lionel Switch / Frankie Fontaine · Sci-Fi - 1978
The Last Waltz Music Worldwide box office: $363K
Neil Young in Documentaries & Specials
36- 2023
Immediate Family as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $66.4K Movie Echo Score: 83 - 2023
Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short as Self · Documentary - 2022
Neil Young: Harvest Time as Self · Music Worldwide box office: $76.5K - 2022
Joni Mitchell, Lady Blue as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2022
Neil Young, les raisons de la colère as Himself (archive) · Music - 2021
Neil Young: Young Shakespeare as Self · Documentary - 2021
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: Way Down in the Rust Bucket as Himself · Music - 2020
Laurel Canyon as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $4.11K - 2019
Mountaintop as Self · Music - 2019
Hitsville: The Making of Motown as Self · Music Worldwide box office: $364K Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2019
David Crosby: Remember My Name as Self · Music Worldwide box office: $733K Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2015
Muddy Track as Himself · Music - 2014
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute as Self · Music - 2014
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young: Fifty by Four - Half a Century of CSNY as Himself · Music - 2011
Acoustic at the BBC as Self · Music - 2010
Hope for Haiti Now as Self · Music - 2009
Neil Young: Don’t Be Denied as Himself · Music - 2009
Neil Young Trunk Show as Himself · Music - 2008
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Déjà Vu as Himself · Documentary - 2007
Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall as Self · Music - 2005
Live 8 as Self · Documentary - 2005
Shelter from the Storm: A Concert for the Gulf Coast as Self · Tv movie - 2005
Live Aid: 20 Years Ago Today as Self · Music - 2003
Brian Wilson: On Tour as Self · Documentary - 1995
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: The Complex Sessions as Himself · Documentary - 1993
Neil Young: MTV Unplugged as Himself · Music - 1991
Neil Young and Crazy Horse: Weld as Himself · Documentary - 1985
Tears Are Not Enough as Self · Documentary - 1985
Live Aid as Self · Documentary - 1984
Neil Young: Solo Trans as Himself · Documentary - 1983
Neil Young in Berlin as Self · Music - 1979
Neil Young & Crazy Horse: Rust Never Sleeps as Self · Documentary - 1974
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Live in Wembley 1974 as Self · Music - 1972
Journey Through the Past as Self · Music - 1971
Celebration at Big Sur as Self · Music - 1971
Neil Young In Concert at the BBC as Himself · Music
Who Is Neil Young?
Neil Young was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1945 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1971, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter, musician, film director, and screenwriter. Known for his unique voice, prolific songwriting, and a career spanning several decades, his work is characterized by deeply personal lyrics, a signature high tenor singing voice, and a penchant for sociopolitical issues.
Starting with his music career in Winnipeg, Young moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s, there he formed Buffalo Springfield, beginning his long-term collaboration with Stephen Stills. His success continued to climb with solo career hits such as Harvest, After the Gold Rush, and Rust Never Sleeps. Over his decades-long career, Young has explored a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from country to hard rock, often releasing albums that were starkly different from their predecessors. His discography has been a profound influence on a range of musicians across genres. Outside of his music work, Young has played a vital role in causes relevant to farmers and environmentalism, as demonstrated with his co-founding of the benefit concert Farm Aid.
While also making notable contributions to the film industry — including directing several films using the pseudonym "Bernard Shakey" — Young wrote two autobiographies chronicling his career and life experiences.
Who Neil Young Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Neil Young shares the most films with. Stephen Stills comes first, with 12 films together, followed by Graham Nash (11).
Neil Young: Questions & Answers
How many movies Neil Young has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Neil Young been in?
Neil Young is credited on 54 films, from 1971 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Neil Young's highest-grossing movie?
Paradox (2018) is Neil Young's biggest box office hit, with $79.2M worldwide, ahead of Made in Heaven (1987) ($4.57M). Across every film with box office figures, Neil Young's movies have made $91.1M.
Neil Young's biggest hits What is the best Neil Young movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Neil Young's best-rated film is Immediate Family (2023) with a score of 83, followed by Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019) (82).
Best Neil Young movies, ranked How old is Neil Young?
Neil Young is 80 years old, born on November 12, 1945 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What is Neil Young's newest movie?
The most recent film on Neil Young's filmography is Neil Young: Coastal (2025).
Who does Neil Young work with most often?
Neil Young shares the most films with Stephen Stills (12 films), Graham Nash (11 films) and David Crosby (11 films).
The Best Neil Young Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 54 credits.
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