Walk the Line (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2005, Walk the Line is a drama, romance and music film directed by James Mangold, running about 136 minutes. “Love is a burning thing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Walk the Line stars Joaquin Phoenix as John R. Cash, Reese Witherspoon as June Carter, Ginnifer Goodwin as Vivian Cash and Robert Patrick as Ray Cash, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Walk the Line has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $186.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walk the Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walk the Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walk the Line (2005)?
- In US, Walk the Line is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Walk the Line worth watching?
- Walk the Line holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Walk the Line?
- Walk the Line stars Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick and Tyler Hilton.
- When was Walk the Line released?
- Walk the Line was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.