Here we've displayed a list of the best Country Music films : Heartworn Highways(1976), Walk the Line(2005), Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt(2004), Elvis on Tour(1972), Coal Miner's Daughter(1980), I Am Trying to Break Your Heart(2002), Tender Mercies(1983), Down From the Mountain(2001), Wild Rose(2018), Sweet Dreams(1985), Johnny Cash's America(2008), Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave(1981) ... ...
Documentary
USA
1976
92 Minutes
Rodney Crowell Steve Earle
musician country singer songwriter engaging lighthearted positive united states documentaries music country music alcohol music history concert footage folk music discovery 1970s
The best music and the best whiskey come from the same part of the country.
Music, Biography, Drama, History
USA|Germany
2005
136 Minutes
Joaquin Phoenix Reese Witherspoon Ginnifer Goodwin Robert Patrick Dallas Roberts Dan John Miller Larry Bagby III Shelby Lynne Tyler Hilton Waylon Payne Shooter Jennings
musician elvis presley wife mother father jerry lee lewis gripping emotional memphis, tenn. household farm concert stage hotel prison johnny cash country music drug addiction infidelity performance family
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.
Documentary
USA
2004
99 Minutes
willie nelson emmylou harris steve earle kris kristofferson singer songwriter brooding passionate austin, texas stage townes van zandt country music show business alcoholism mental illness performance wretched excess transformation underdog 1990s
Be Here to Love Me - Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of musician Townes van Zandt.
Documentary, Music
USA
1972
93 Minutes
Pierre Adidge
col. tom parker musician guitarist fan rousing emotional confident america virginia north carolina texas stage elvis presley music rock 'n' roll country music concert performance quest adventure
Concert footage and offstage documentary of singer Elvis Presley.
Biography, Drama
USA
1980
125 Minutes
Sissy Spacek Tommy Lee Jones Beverly D'Angelo Levon Helm Phyllis Boyens William Sanderson Robert Elkins Bob Hannah Jennifer Beasley Jessica Beasley
singer husband father musician producer patsy cline emotional endearing butcher's hollow, ky. nashville, tenn. record store stage family home grand ole opry country music show business marriage poverty loretta lynn rise
The life of legendary Loretta Lynn, the dirt poor Appalachian Mountains girl who rose from humble beginnings to become the "Queen of Country Music."
Documentary
USA
2002
93 Minutes
singer guitarist drummer musician manager uplifting fascinating uneasy chicago recording studio country music music industry recordings adventure rise quest 2000s
First-time filmmaker and award-winning photographer Sam Jones documents the recording of Wilco's album, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot."
Drama
USA
1983
90 Minutes
Robert Duvall Tess Harper Betty Buckley Wilford Brimley Ellen Barkin Allan Hubbard Lenny Von Dohlen Paul Gleason Michael Crabtree Norman Bennett Rick Murray
singer innkeeper son daughter reporter ex-wife engaging uplifting touching texas motel small town redemption alcoholism fame family love country music wretched excess metamorphosis
A broken-down, middle-aged country singer gets a new wife, reaches out to his long-lost daughter, and tries to put his troubled life back together.
Documentary
USA
2001
98 Minutes
Chris Hegedus The Cox Family Nashville Bluegrass Band The Peasall Sisters Fairfield Four
record producer musician singer emmylou harris allison krause holly hunter spirited engaging positive emotional stage backstage recording studio nashville, tenn. house country music collaboration rehearsal performance culture
This is a documentary about the musical artists who performed the songs in the Coen Brothers' film O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Comedy, Drama, Music
UK|USA|Canada
2018
101 Minutes
Jessie Buckley Julie Walters Sophie Okonedo James Harkness Neill MacColl Aly Bain Phil Cunningham Jamie Sives
singer mother country singer child uplifting gripping glasgow, scotland dream job country music rise underdog 2010s
A troubled young Glaswegian woman dreams of becoming a Nashville country star.
Biography
USA
1985
115 Minutes
Jessica Lange Ed Harris Ann Wedgeworth David Clennon James Staley Gary Basaraba John Goodman P.J. Soles
singer celebrity husband manager spirited emotional concert stage virginia nashville, tenn. household country music performance aspirations fame tragic death marriage rise transformation 1960s
The story of Patsy Cline, the velvet-voiced country music singer who died in a tragic plane crash at the height of her fame.
Documentary
USA
2008
89 Minutes
Robert Gordon Jimmy Kendricks Loretta Lynn John Carter Cash J.E. Huff Marshall Grant Cindy Cash Sheryl Crow Lamar Alexander Al Gore
musician wife father richard nixon june carter inspiring confident fascinating patriotic arkansas memphis, tenn. recording studio johnny cash rags to riches country music addiction activism tragic death transformation rise
This documentary combines archival footage and interviews to examine the life of one of music's most universal legends, Johnny Cash. The film recounts the events of Cash's life, from his poor beginnings to his celebrity and his battle with drugs. It also delves into how Cash addressed the issues of his day and evolved to be both a patriot and a social activist. Many famous fans of Cash, including... See full summary »
Drama
Canada
1981
86 Minutes
Sneezy Waters Dixie Seatle Sean McCann Sean Hewitt Jackie Washington Philip Craig Kay Hawtrey Bart Bedford
country singer doctor janitor audience cowboy beer drinker moving dark eerie creative fascinating somber bar ohio hank williams, sr. power of music country music reflection fantasy vs. reality personal revelation
On the final night of his life, Dec. 31, 1952, country music legend Hank Williams imagines himself giving a New Year's Eve performance in a small bar, with his comments to the audience reflecting upon his life.
Biography
USA
1964
100 Minutes
George Hamilton Susan Oliver Red Buttons Arthur O'Connell Shary Marshall Rex Ingram Chris Crosby Rex Holman Hortense Petra Roy Engel Donald Losby
musician boy manager businessman publisher wife moving endearing alabama small town stage hank williams, sr. country music fame alcoholism show business rise transformation underdog fall
The story of the country and western singer Hank Williams.
Musical
USA
1980
119 Minutes
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.
Drama, Romance, Music
USA
1993
116 Minutes
River Phoenix Samantha Mathis Dermot Mulroney Sandra Bullock K.T. Oslin Anthony Clark Webb Wilder Earl Poole Ball
musician waitress singer-songwriter love interest friend owner amusing emotional spirited passionate nashville, tenn. new york city bar aspirations love triangle country music marriage fame friendship love
A group of newcomers to the country music business seek love and stardom.
Comedy, Drama
Ireland
2006
98 Minutes
ex-convict mechanic assistant friend singer emotional amusing uplifting small town ireland mill automobile repair shop bar house country music small-town life aspirations guilt friendship transformation
Doug, an aspiring country singer, has spent his life as a loser in a non-descript small town with nobody believing in his heartbreaking voice and talent as a musician. His wife has left him... See full summary »
Drama
USA
2006
104 Minutes
Toby Keith Kelly Preston Burt Reynolds Lindsey Haun Tess Harper Anna Maria Horsford Brian Durkin
musician old flame daughter sister brother manager emotional tender inspiring small town funeral family home estrangement father/daughter relationship family tragedy reunion country music the past rise love
A fading country music star (Keith) returns to his hometown, where he reunites with his childhood sweetheart and also meets his 16-year-old daughter for the first time.
Adventure, Fantasy, Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation, Musical
USA
2020
91 Minutes
troll tribal leader queen king charming confident cool cheeky music stage forest village dance club country music music classical music pop music rock music quest rivalry pursuit
When the Queen of the Hard Rock Trolls tries to take over all the Troll kingdoms, Queen Poppy and her friends try different ways to save all the Trolls.
Comedy, Drama
USA|UK
2003
88 Minutes
Johnny Knoxville Gabriel Macht Marlee Shelton Christina Applegate Michael Shannon Robert Forster Jamie McShane Mike Shawver Robert Alan Beuth
country singer manager girlfriend stepfather police officer friend amusing emotional playful california highway car park wilderness gram parsons crime friendship country music phil kaufman death
There are times when it's right and proper to simply bury the dead. This is not one of those times... Gram Parsons was one of the most influential musicians of his time; a bitter, brilliant... See full summary »
Comedy
USA
1999
94 Minutes
Billy Burke Peter Berg Lauren Graham Kathy Griffin David Koechner Jason Priestley Henry Winkler
aspiring musician cowboy girlfriend record producer fan groupie cheeky outlandish hilarious lighthearted small town texas nashville, tenn. recording studio country music show business stardom media manipulation rags to riches dance
The rise and fall of a school bus driver turned country music singer. Roger Ebert calls this film festival favorite "A country music Spinal Tap." Written and directed by Jordan Brady
Drama, Music
USA
2017
100 Minutes
aspiring musician texan friend musician townsperson cowboy charming confident emotional engaging inspiring positive texas nashville, tenn. town stage music stage aspirations country music big break
An aspiring musician from Kaufman, Texas travels to Nashville with the lifelong dream of trying his hand at country music.
Musical, Comedy
USA
1975
91 Minutes
Burt Reynolds Art Carney Conny Van Dyke Jerry Reed Ned Beatty James Hampton Don Williams Rick Hurst Mel Tillis Furry Lewis Sherman G. Lloyd
robber singer band member lawman amusing cheeky engaging road car american south unlikely allies robbery country music fame crime spree underdog pursuit adventure 1950s
W. Bright (Burt Reynolds) is a robber with a heart of gold who travels the South knocking off banks and gas stations owned by a corrupt businessman. When he hijacks a car, he meets an aspiring country band, the Dixie Dancekings, led by Dixie (Conny Van Dyke). The two sides eventually take a liking to one another, especially after the Dancekings realize the size of Bright's thefts. Trailed by ... See full summary »
Biography, Drama, History
USA
2015
123 Minutes
Tom Hiddleston Elizabeth Olsen Bradley Whitford David Krumholtz Cherry Jones Maddie Hasson Wes Langlois Wrenn Schmidt
singer country singer singer-songwriter womanizer american musician guitarist love interest wife child boy george girl hank williams jr. disheartening emotional engaging gripping sad united states alabama
The story of the country-western singer Hank Williams, who in his brief life created one of the greatest bodies of work in American music. The film chronicles his rise to fame and its tragic effect on his health and personal life.
Musical, Comedy
USA
1938
80 Minutes
Pat O'Brien Dick Powell Priscilla Lane Dick Foran Ann Sheridan Johnnie Davis Ronald Reagan Emma Dunn Granville Bates James Stephenson Hobart Cavanaugh
singer musician beautiful woman boyfriend agent lighthearted spirited amusing cheery dude ranch wyoming train new york city rodeo struggling musicians deception assumed identity city vs. country show business country music
An actor can only get a radio job if he can prove that he's an authentic cowboy.
Drama
USA
2010
94 Minutes
Chris Pine Bre Blair Shawn Christian John Hawkes Robert Pine Lin Shaye Muse Watson Brent Briscoe
country singer sweetheart amusing pennsylvania small town life dreams country music transformation
One day in the life of a small US town. Donnie, newly released from jail; Tommy the local cop separated from his wife; Rhett, preparing to leave to try his luck in Nashville. The story weaves these characters' stories.
Comedy
USA
1984
111 Minutes
Sylvester Stallone Dolly Parton Richard Farnsworth Ron Leibman Tim Thomerson Stephen Apostle Pec Penny Santon Russell Buchanan Ritch Brinkley Jerry Potter Jesse Welles
country singer cab driver manager father ex-boyfriend lighthearted amusing touching new york city bar stage tennessee family home country music bet small-town life culture clash love triangle training transformation
A country music star must turn an obnoxious New York cabbie into a singer in order to win a bet.
Drama
1973
103 Minutes
Rip Torn Ahna Capri Elayne Heilveil
singer mother girlfriend manager guitarist driver wild brash hedonistic raw concert stage roadhouse motel restaurant countryside country music show business morality ambition self-destruction
A country singer (Rip Torn) drinks, pops pills and dumps his girlfriend (Ahna Capri) from his Cadillac on the road to success.
Romance
2017
87 Minutes
Lauren Alaina Donny Boaz Jason Burkey Charlene Tilton Dean J. West Ashton McClearin Maxfield Camp Curt Willis Carine Rice
country girl country singer grandmother high-school sweetheart record producer fiancé amusing emotional passionate playful touching tennessee hometown house recording studio returning home wedding country music singing love interest
Charlotte struggles to balance her upcoming wedding with her career. She searches for answers in her hometown, where she runs into her high school sweetheart, which prompts Charlotte to wonder what life would have been like if she'd never left.
Romance, Music
2019
90 Minutes
Greyston Holt Bea Santos Deana Carter Jesse Collin Mike Shara Charlotte Hegele Nadine Roden Jahnile Brown Allison Hossack
country singer fiancée bride-to-be love interest paparazzo friend lighthearted mushy melodramatic mellow airy charming america wedding country music paparazzi love triangle publicity work-life balance love
Romance, Other
2018
60 Minutes
Hannah Barefoot Evan Gamble Taylor Bedford Alexander Kane Kevin Crowley Will Blagrove Amanda Maddox Jason Burkey
singer young woman charming endearing heartwarming inspiring moving powerful positive studio stage country music music industry collaboration christmas creative process career vs. family discovery love rise
Country music starlet Tess Stapleton is forced to record a Christmas album with ex-teen heartthrob Derek Copeland. They appear to be polar opposites, but as the album shapes up, they find themselves growing closer over their shared love of music.