Jim Jarmusch
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).
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Jim Jarmusch Movies
Discover the best movies directed by Jim Jarmusch. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Jim Jarmusch films ranked by score.
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Paterson (2016)
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Jim Jarmusch follows seven days with Paterson, a bus driver in New Jersey who composes verse during his spare moments. His wife Laura fills their modest home with ambitious creative...
Score
7.1
2
Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
Drama
Fantasy
Romance
Adam and Eve have been in love for centuries, literally. He broods in a crumbling Detroit mansion, surrounded by rare guitars and borrowed blood. She drifts through Tangier with books...
Score
7.2
3
Broken Flowers (2005)
Comedy
Drama
Mystery
A middle-aged bachelor's quiet existence fractures when an anonymous letter arrives claiming he has a fathered a child somewhere in America. His meddlesome neighbor persuades him to do what he'd...
Score
6.9
4
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
Crime
Drama
An assassin living in the rooftops of Jersey City follows a strict moral code drawn from ancient samurai texts, finding poetry in violence and solitude. When a routine contract goes...
Score
7.3
5
Dead Man (1995)
Drama
Fantasy
Western
William Blake arrives in the frontier town of Machine with a job offer and a one-way ticket to nowhere. After a night that ends in bloodshed, he flees into the...
Score
7.3
6
Down by Law (1986)
Comedy
Crime
Drama
Three men with nothing in common find themselves sharing a New Orleans jail cell: a laid-off disc jockey, a small-time pimp, and a cheerful Italian tourist with a broken grasp...
Score
7.3
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies directed by Jim Jarmusch?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Jim Jarmusch are Paterson, Only Lovers Left Alive, and Broken Flowers.
How many movies and TV shows has Jim Jarmusch directed?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 6 titles directed by Jim Jarmusch, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Jim Jarmusch worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Jim Jarmusch maintains a strong average user rating of 7.2 out of 10 across all tracked titles.