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Walk the Line

2005·Movie·PG-13·136 min·7.5(3,144)

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Where to watch Walk the Line in United States

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Where is Walk the Line streaming around the world?

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United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomDisney PlusApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaDisney Plus, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaDisney Plus, StanApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyDisney PlusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceDisney Plus, Molotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
SpainDisney PlusApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilDisney Plus, Mercado Play
JapanDisney PlusAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Walk the Line

Walk the Line is a 2005 English-language drama, music and romance film directed by James Mangold. The cast is led by Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 3100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel.

Walk the Line was produced by Mars Media Beteiligungs, Tree Line Films, and Catfish Productions and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on September 13, 2005, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $28 million, it went on to gross $187 million worldwide.

Director
James Mangold
Writers
Gill Dennis, James Mangold
Release date
September 13, 2005
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Germany, United States of America
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$187 million
Production
Mars Media Beteiligungs, Tree Line Films, Catfish Productions
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Walk the Line cast & crew

Walk the Line was directed by James Mangold and written by Gill Dennis and James Mangold.

The cast features 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, and Dan John Miller as Luther Perkins.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by T Bone Burnett, cinematography is by Phedon Papamichael, and it was produced by James Keach and Cathy Konrad.

Is Walk the Line worth watching?

Walk the Line holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 3,144 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, music, and romance, Walk the Line is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Walk the Line

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Cast of Walk the Line

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix

John R. Cash

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

June Carter

Ginnifer Goodwin

Ginnifer Goodwin

Vivian Cash

Robert Patrick

Robert Patrick

Ray Cash

Dallas Roberts

Dallas Roberts

Sam Phillips

Dan John Miller

Dan John Miller

Luther Perkins

Larry Bagby

Larry Bagby

Marshall Grant

Shelby Lynne

Shelby Lynne

Carrie Cash

Tyler Hilton

Tyler Hilton

Elvis Presley

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Waylon Payne

Jerry Lee Lewis

Shooter Jennings

Shooter Jennings

Waylon Jennings

Sandra Ellis Lafferty

Sandra Ellis Lafferty

Maybelle Carter

Walk the Line — FAQs

Where can I watch Walk the Line in United States?

Walk the Line is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.

Is Walk the Line on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Walk the Line is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Walk the Line in?

Walk the Line is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Walk the Line?

Walk the Line runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).

What is Walk the Line rated?

Walk the Line is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 3,144 ratings.

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