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Walk the Line
2005 136 min Germany, United States of America PG-13 18+
★8.3
Drama, Music, Romance
Director: James Mangold
🎭 Based on
«Cash: The Autobiography»
byJohnny Cash
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Description
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.
Budget:
$28M
US Gross:
$119.52M
Worldwide:
$186.8M
Starring
Joaquin Phoenix
Actor
Reese Witherspoon
Actor
Ginnifer Goodwin
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Actress
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Actress
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2006
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Costume Design
BAFTA 2006
— Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
Academy Awards 2006
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2006
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2006
— Best Actress
BAFTA 2006
— Best Sound
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2006
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2006
— Best Actor or Actress
Key opinion
Walk the Line is widely praised as a compelling and resonant musical biopic, anchored by the exceptional chemistry and performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon. While some critics note the omission of certain biographical details, the film is generally lauded for its authentic atmosphere, powerful musical sequences, and emotional portrayal of Johnny Cash's recovery and romance.
| Acting | Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon deliver standout, Oscar-caliber performances that anchor the film's emotional core. | |
| Score | The musical performances are high-quality, with the lead actors effectively performing the songs themselves to create an immersive experience. | |
| Direction | Director James Mangold successfully captures the atmospheric detail and energy of the 1950s and 60s music scene. | |
| Theme | The film maintains a grounded, sincere tone that avoids excessive melodrama or empty myth-making when depicting the relationship between Cash and Carter. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate its focused, character-driven narrative, while others feel it overlooks significant aspects of Cash's life and faith. |