

Walk the Line
“Love is a burning thing.”
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.
Where to watch Walk the Line in United States
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Where is Walk the Line streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus, Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Mercado Play | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon 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
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
In United States, you can stream Walk the Line on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Walk the Line

Joaquin Phoenix
John R. Cash

Reese Witherspoon
June Carter

Ginnifer Goodwin
Vivian Cash

Robert Patrick
Ray Cash

Dallas Roberts
Sam Phillips

Dan John Miller
Luther Perkins

Larry Bagby
Marshall Grant

Shelby Lynne
Carrie Cash

Tyler Hilton
Elvis Presley
Waylon Payne
Jerry Lee Lewis

Shooter Jennings
Waylon Jennings

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.











