List of the best Willie Nelson movies: Honeysuckle Rose(1980), Barbarosa(1982), Once Upon a Texas Train(1988), Stagecoach(1986), Hempsters: Plant the Seed(2010), Dust to Dust(1994), Thief(1981), The Electric Horseman(1979), The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning(2007), Save the Farm(2011), Walking After Midnight(1988), The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James(1986) ... ...
Musical
USA
1980
119 Minutes
Buck Bonham
Willie Nelson Diane Cannon Amy Irving Slim Pickens Joey Floyd Charles Levin Priscilla Pointer Mickey Rooney Jr. Diana Scarwid
country singer wife guitarist mistress best friend emotional passionate texas ranch stage bus love triangle country music touring forbidden love 1970s
Willie Nelson is a country singer on the road caught in a romantic triangle with Dyan Cannon and Amy Irving, the daughter of one of his longtime musical sidekick.
Western
USA
1982
90 Minutes
Willie Nelson Gary Busey Gilbert Roland Isela Vega Danny De La Paz Alma Martinez George Voskovec Sharon Compton Howland Chamberlin
outlaw father-in-law farmer bandit young man mentor crafty suspenseful texas mexico survival murder robbery chases escape pursuit 19th century
A young cowboy hooks up with a legendary outlaw, and before long both are on the run from the law.
Comedy, Western
1988
93 Minutes
Willie Nelson Richard Widmark Shaun Cassidy Angie Dickinson Stuart Whitman Chuck Connors Kevin McCarthy Ken Curtis Gene Evans Jack Elam Royal Dano
outlaw texas ranger brother old flame old man rival thrilling uneasy texas train prison bank robbery reunion redemption retirement aging law and order quest pursuit
A former Texas Ranger's (Richard Widmark) posse chases an aging outlaw's (Willie Nelson) gang, neither aware of an upstart's (Shaun Cassidy) gang.
Western
1986
100 Minutes
Original Music
Willie Nelson Kris Kristofferson Waylon Jennings Johnny Cash John Schneider Elizabeth Ashley Anthony Newley Anthony Franciosa
An outlaw (Kris Kristofferson), a gambler (Waylon Jennings), Doc Holliday (Willie Nelson) and other passengers have Geronimo's war party for company.
Documentary
USA
2010
90 Minutes
Woody Harrelson Willie Nelson Merle Haggard Ralph Nader Julia Butterfly Hill Gatewood Galbraith
The film follows the lively exploits of activists for (and against) the movement for the legalization of the hemp plant in America. It features Woody Harrelson, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1994
92 Minutes
Shaw Jones Willie Nelson Robert Vaughn Michael Roland Williams Cindy Curtis Sascha Biesi Alfredo Huereca George Eads
Sampson Moses, the corrupt mayor of Brambles, Texas, hires a deadly gunfighter to remove orphaned landowner Billy, since a railroad company wants his land. Tough lawyer Neil Morris tries to settle things peacefully to no avail.
Action, Crime, Drama
USA
1981
122 Minutes
Okla
James Caan Tuesday Weld Willie Nelson James Belushi Robert Prosky Tom Signorelli Dennis Farina Nick Nickeas
thief girlfriend gangster criminal gripping tense chicago los angeles bar car dealership heist crime one last job dangerous assignment aspirations wretched excess quest escape 1980s
A former ace safe-cracker is trying to go straight--if he can score one last big heist for the mob.
Comedy, Western
USA
1979
120 Minutes
Wendell Hickson
Robert Redford Jane Fonda Willie Nelson Valerie Perrine John Saxon Nicolas Coster Allan Arbus Wilford Brimley Will Hare Basil Hoffman Timothy Scott
rodeo rider reporter farmer old flame corporate stooge spirited brash las vegas desert escape consumerism pride romance honor rodeo adventure escape love 1970s
A rodeo star past his prime steals his company's horse and rides into the desert, with a feisty reporter accompanying him.
Comedy, Action
USA
2007
95 Minutes
Uncle Jesse Duke
Jonathan Bennett Randy Wayne Willie Nelson Christopher McDonald Harland Williams April Scott Sherilyn Fenn Todd Grinnell Adam Shulman
cousin best friend moonshiner wild hilarious hazzard county, ga. moonshine saving the day money adventure 20th century
The Dukes, a Doo Wop group, were on top of the world at 17, and struggle for survival in 2008. Their manager is desperately trying to get them work but is met with failure at every turn. ... See full summary »
Drama, Documentary, History, Action
USA
2011
31 Minutes
Tezozomoc Tom Morello Willie Nelson Alicia Silverstone Amy Smart Daryl Hannah
Sarah begins to confront her shortcomings after she rejects her boyfriend's hasty proposal and soon finds herself in a rebound romance. Meanwhile, her sister Beth is immersed in the details of her wedding.
Documentary
1988
92 Minutes
Helen Shaver Martin Sheen Willie Nelson Rae Dawn Chong Catherine Oxenberg k.d. lang
Helen Shaver, Martin Sheen, Rae Dawn Chong, Willie Nelson and other celebrities discuss reincarnation.
Western
1986
100 Minutes
Gen. Jo Shelby
Kris Kristofferson Johnny Cash Willie Nelson Ed Bruce David Allan Coe Gail Youngs June Carter Cash Marcia Cross Andy Stahl
The outlaw brothers (Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash) go from the Civil War to robbing trains to farming under assumed names.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2004
89 Minutes
Joe Lurie
Owen Wilson Morgan Freeman Gary Sinise Sara Foster Willie Nelson Vinnie Jones Bebe Neuwirth Charlie Sheen Harry Dean Stanton Andrew Wilson Steve Jones
petty criminal judge millionaire foreman developer surfer amusing engaging witty hawaii resort bungalow beach construction site jail theft schemes seduction corruption chase
A small-time con artist and a Hawaiian real estate developer's mischevious, enterprising mistress team up for a potential $200,000 score.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1997
97 Minutes
Johnny Dean
Dustin Hoffman Robert De Niro Anne Heche Woody Harrelson Denis Leary Willie Nelson Andrea Martin Michael Belson Suzanne Cryer John Michael Higgins Suzie Plakson
spin doctor producer songwriter designer convict adviser crafty amusing washington, d.c. hollywood, calif. mansion soundstage scandal deception war politics media quest fall 1990s
Shortly before an election, a spin-doctor and a Hollywood producer join efforts to fabricate a war in order to cover up a Presidential sex scandal.
Kids & Family, Other, Drama
2013
87 Minutes
Nick
Harry Connick Jr. Connie Britton Chandler Canterbury Fionnula Flanagan Lyle Lovett Willie Nelson Kris Kristofferson Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
During the holidays, a mysterious stranger (Willie Nelson) tries to help a man (Harry Connick Jr.) overcome his tragic past and find the Christmas spirit he lost many years ago.
Drama, Western
USA
2018
73 Minutes
Neil Young Lukas Nelson Micah Nelson Corey McCormick Anthony Logerfo Tato Melgar Willie Nelson Charris Ford
A group of outlaws search for a mountain treasure and experience the supernatural powers of a full moon.
Comedy, Adventure, Action
USA
2008
93 Minutes
Charlie
Toby Keith Rodney Carrington Claire Forlani Ted Nugent Barry Corbin Greg Serano Brit Morgan Willie Nelson Gina Gershon Tom Skerritt David Allan Coe
sheriff deputy sheriff girlfriend mexican drug lord friend brash campy mexico ranch car oklahoma kidnapping crystal methamphetamine arrest defiance road trip ransom revenge quest
"Beer for My Horses" tells the story of two best friends that work together as deputies in a small town. The two defy the Sheriff and head off on an outrageous road trip to save the protagonist's girlfriend from drug lord kidnappers.
Romance
USA
2007
93 Minutes
Pap Paw
Jessica Simpson Luke Wilson Larry Miller Penelope Ann Miller Andy Dick Rachael Leigh Cook Drew Fuller Willie Nelson Ritchie Montgomery
boss business woman postman lighthearted office building new york city career aspirations romance relationships broken heart confidence quest 2000s
A young professional woman (Simpson) unwittingly becomes the pawn of two business executives in their bid to oust the head of a mega-conglomerate.
Drama, Western
USA
2001
93 Minutes
Brad Hunt Daniel Lapaine Dash Mihok Arie Verveen Barry Corbin Assumpta Serna Burton Gilliam John Beasley Leon Singer Chris Dahlberg Willie Nelson
brother sibling orphan outlaw drifter fiery gutsy intense spirited wild wild west brother relationship brotherhood outlaws quest transformation 19th century
Orphaned since he and his brother were boys, a man tries to find and redeem the other who is now an outlaw in the Wild West.