Jim Jarmusch
Directing
Biography
James Robert "Jim" Jarmusch (born January 22, 1953 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) is an American writer-director and musician. Jarmusch has been a major figure in American independent cinema since the 1980s. He is best known for his work on "Dead Man" (1995), "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" (1999), "Broken Flowers" (2005), and "Only Lovers Left Alive" (2013).
Filmography
Acting (63)
2025
2023
Spirit of Golfas Self
2023
Cinéma Laikaas Self
8.0
2023
SQÜRL, Man Ray's Backing Bandas Member of SQÜRL
6.0
2022
2022
Fragments of Paradiseas Self
6.5
2021
2020
2.0
2018
The Raveniteas Himself
2018
6.7
2018
Carmine Street Guitarsas Self
7.2
2017
Uncle Howardas Self
6.6
2016
Gimme Dangeras Self (voice)
6.9
2015
Hot Sugar's Cold Worldas Self
7.5
2014
Song from the Forestas Himself
7.8
2014
6.0
2013
Picasso Babyas Self
9.0
2013
A Tribute To Ron Ashetonas Self
2011
Don't Expect Too Muchas Himself
6.0
2011
Blank Cityas Self
6.9
2010
Behind Jim Jarmuschas Self
2010
Reel Injunas Self
7.0
2009
10.0
2009
8.0
2007
7.3
2005
Excavating Taylor Meadas Self
7.0
2005
Punk: Attitudeas Self
7.1
2004
Ramones: We're Outta Here!as Self
7.5
2004
7.1
2003
Rockets Redglare!as Self
7.7
2003
6.6
2001
4.0
2000
Divine Trashas Self
7.3
1999
In Bad Tasteas Self
8.0
10.0
1997
Year of the Horseas Self
6.4
1996
Sling Bladeas Frostee Cream Boy
7.5
1996
Cannes Manas Self
5.3
1996
7.2
1995
Blue in the Faceas Bob
6.5
1995
Iron Horsemenas Silver Rider
6.5
1994
6.8
1993
Made in the USAas Self
2.0
1993
1992
In the Soupas Monty
6.7
1991
The Golden Boatas Stranger
6.5
1989
Leningrad Cowboys Go Americaas Car Dealer | New York
7.0
1988
Candy Mountainas (uncredited)
5.9
1988
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Nightas Self - Audience Member
7.7
1987
Helsinki Napoli All Night Longas Barkeeper #2
5.9
1987
Straight to Hellas Amos Dade
5.5
1984
Kino '84: The Making of Jim Jarmuschas Interviewee
6.5
1984
American Autobahnas Movie Producer
7.0
1984
Fräulein Berlinas himself
8.0
1982
Vortexas Voice Over
5.7
1981
1980
Lightning Over Wateras Self (uncredited)
6.6
Production & Directing (80)
2026
Nova '78Sound
2025
Father Mother Sister BrotherDirector
6.4
2025
6.4
2025
Father Mother Sister BrotherExecutive Producer
6.4
2025
Father Mother Sister BrotherOriginal Music Composer
6.4
2025
FathomMusic
5.8
2025
A Short Film by Jim Jarmusch, Starring Beatrice DomondCinematography
5.8
2024
Return to Reason: Four Films by Man RayOriginal Music Composer
6.3
2023
Pre-PromMusic
2023
SQÜRL, Man Ray's Backing BandExecutive Producer
6.0
2019
The Dead Don't DieDirector
5.4
2019
The Dead Don't DieWriter
5.4
2018
Living the Light: Robby MüllerOriginal Music Composer
6.7
2017
PortoExecutive Producer
5.6
2017
Uncle HowardExecutive Producer
6.6
2016
PatersonDirector
7.1
2016
PatersonOriginal Music Composer
7.1
2016
PatersonWriter
7.1
2016
Gimme DangerWriter
6.9
2016
Gimme DangerDirector
6.9
2013
Only Lovers Left AliveWriter
7.2
2013
Only Lovers Left AliveDirector
7.2
2013
Only Lovers Left AliveMusician
7.2
2009
The Limits of ControlDirector
6.0
2009
The Limits of ControlWriter
6.0
2008
Explicit IllsExecutive Producer
6.5
2005
Broken FlowersDirector
6.9
2005
Broken FlowersWriter
6.9
2004
Coffee and CigarettesEditor
6.9
2004
Coffee and CigarettesDirector
6.9
2004
Coffee and CigarettesScreenplay
6.9
2002
6.9
2002
Ten Minutes Older: The TrumpetDirector
6.9
2002
Int. Trailer. NightDirector
1999
7.3
1999
7.3
1999
7.3
1997
Year of the HorseDirector
6.4
1997
Year of the HorseDirector of Photography
6.4
1997
7.2
1997
Coffee and Cigarettes IIIDirector
7.2
1995
Dead ManDirector
7.3
1995
Dead ManWriter
7.3
1993
When Pigs FlyExecutive Producer
5.6
1992
BAD I+IIDirector
8.0
1991
Night on EarthScreenplay
7.5
1991
Night on EarthDirector
7.5
1991
Night on EarthProducer
7.5
1990
1989
Mystery TrainDirector
7.3
1989
Mystery TrainWriter
7.3
1989
Coffee and Cigarettes IIWriter
6.8
1989
Coffee and Cigarettes IIDirector
6.8
1988
7.8
1988
MeThanks
1987
Coffee and CigarettesDirector
6.9
1987
Coffee and CigarettesWriter
6.9
1986
Down by LawDirector
7.4
1986
Down by LawWriter
7.4
1986
SleepwalkCamera Operator
6.1
1984
Stranger Than ParadiseEditor
7.2
1984
Stranger Than ParadiseDirector
7.2
1984
Stranger Than ParadiseScreenplay
7.2
1984
Burroughs: The MovieSound Recordist
7.0
1983
Stranger Than ParadiseDirector
7.4
1982
The State of ThingsMusic
6.4
1981
You Are Not IWriter
6.7
1981
You Are Not IProducer
6.7
1981
You Are Not IDirector of Photography
6.7
1981
Permanent VacationDirector
5.9
1981
Permanent VacationProducer
5.9
1981
Permanent VacationEditor
5.9
1981
Permanent VacationScreenplay
5.9
1981
Permanent VacationStory
5.9
1981
Permanent VacationMusic
5.9
1980
Underground U.S.A.Sound Recordist
4.8
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Sheep & WolfDirector
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Sheep & WolfWriter
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Garden of AshesProducer