Jim Jarmusch

Olivier Strecker [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 16 films, with $91,792,939 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #1,313)

Best-known technical roles: The Dead Don’t Die (Director), The Dead Don’t Die (Screenwriter), Broken Flowers (Director), Broken Flowers (Screenwriter), Paterson (Director)

Best-known acting roles: Bob (Blue in the Face), Himself (Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten), Himself (Blank City)

Most productive collaborators: Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Carter Logan, Joshua Astrachan, Tilda Swinton

Born: January 22, 1953 (72 years old)

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Acting Credits
Technical Credits

Career Summary

		Movies	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
As an Actor	Inverviewee	4	$364,219	$1,207,295	$1,571,514
	(Unclassified)	1	$1,275,000	$0	$1,275,000
In Technical Roles	Director	16	$35,801,275	$55,991,664	$91,792,939
	Screenwriter	10	$31,356,479	$54,039,374	$85,395,853
	Producer	2	$5,345,230	$7,390,918	$12,736,148
	Executive Producer	2	$15,626	$81,018	$96,644
	Composer	1	$0	$381,229	$381,229

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 63,801-63,900)	63,893	$1,639,219
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 58,501-58,600)	58,520	$1,207,295
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 67,401-67,500)	67,438	$2,846,514
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400)	1,348	$35,801,275
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700)	10,627	$15,626
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100)	4,061	$5,345,230
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600)	2,592	$31,356,479
Top Grossing Composer at the International Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600)	2,592	$4,503
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300)	1,229	$55,619,557
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000)	8,991	$81,018
Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000)	3,984	$7,390,918
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200)	2,183	$53,667,267
Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700)	3,638	$4,503
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400)	1,313	$91,423,052
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900)	10,858	$96,644
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500)	4,455	$12,736,148
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400)	2,324	$85,025,966

See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.

Weekend Predictions: Can Men in Black Open in the Black?

June 13th, 2019

It’s a busy weekend at the box office with the potential for four new entries in the top ten. Unfortunately, only one of those films, Late Night, is earning good reviews. The other films’ reviews range from mediocre reviews to depressing reviews. Likewise, the four film’s box office chances range from mediocre, with Men in Black: International expected to open south of $30 million, to depressing, with some suggesting Late Night and / or The Dead Never Die missing the Mendoza Line. This weekend last year, Incredibles 2 opened with $182.69 million. That’s more than the entire box office will make this weekend. 2019 is going to get crushed in the year-over-year comparison. More...

The Dead Don’t Die Trailer

May 14th, 2019

Jim Jarmusch horror comedy with an ensemble cast led by Bill Murray, Adam Driver and Chloë Sevigny opens June 14 ... Full Movie Details. More...

Home Market Releases for April 24th, 2018

April 25th, 2018

Paddington 2 is the biggest release of the week and clearly at least one of the best. However, it isn’t the only film that’s a Pick of the Week contender. Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, and others were all in contention for that honor. In the end, the Paddington 2 Blu-ray Combo Pack earned that title. More...

2014 - Awards Season: Independent Spirit Awards - Nominations

December 6th, 2014

The Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced last week and I'm getting to them a little late, because I needed to organize the whole Awards Season stories. Firstly, I've decided to use the year the movies were released not the year the awards are handed out, unlike what we did last year. This means both will have 2014 as the year. Not ideal, but it is better to fix the mistake now than carry on making it. Secondly, the headlines are just going to be the name of the Awards and either nominations or winners. This will make it easier for readers to find later on. As for the Independent Spirit Awards nominations, Birdman led the way with 6 nods, while Boyhood, Nightcrawler, and Selma were right behind with 5 each.

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Limited Releases: Looking for the Perfect Limited Release

April 11th, 2014

This weekend is almost as busy for limited releases as last week, and on the plus side, there are a handful of films that are worth checking out. Only Lovers Left Alive and Joe are both earning great reviews. On the other hand, Only Lovers Left Alive is probably too "Art House" to thrive, while Joe is opening too wide and on Video on Demand, so its box office chances are also limited. Dancing in Jaffa is earning perfect reviews, but documentaries rarely have breakout success. Finally, Disco Singh could be a surprise hit, as it could be on track to break records in its native India. More...

All Acting Credits

Release Date	Title	Role	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
Nov 18, 2016	Uncle Howard	Himself		$2,202	$2,202
Nov 13, 2015	Hot Sugar's Cold World	Himself
Apr 6, 2011	Blank City	Himself	$116,037		$116,037
Nov 2, 2007	Joe Strummer: The Futu…	Himself	$248,182	$1,205,093	$1,453,275
Oct 13, 1995	Blue in the Face	Bob	$1,275,000		$1,275,000

Averages			$546,406	$603,648	$711,629
Totals	5		$1,639,219	$1,207,295	$2,846,514

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 60,901-61,000)	60,937	$1,639,219
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,001-15,100)	15,075	$116,037
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 63,801-63,900)	63,893	$1,639,219
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 55,201-55,300)	55,271	$1,207,295
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 57,501-57,600)	57,540	$2,202
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 58,501-58,600)	58,520	$1,207,295
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 64,001-64,100)	64,098	$2,846,514
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 19,901-20,000)	19,945	$116,037
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 67,501-67,600)	67,556	$2,202
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 67,401-67,500)	67,438	$2,846,514

All Technical Credits

Release Date	Title	Role	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
Dec 24, 2025	Father, Mother, Sister, Bro…	Director Screenwriter Composer		$381,229	$381,229
Jun 14, 2019	The Dead Don’t Die	Director Screenwriter	$6,782,066	$8,957,369	$15,739,435
Nov 17, 2017	Porto	Executive Producer	$15,626	$78,816	$94,442
Dec 28, 2016	Paterson	Director Screenwriter	$2,141,423	$8,583,893	$10,725,316
Nov 18, 2016	Uncle Howard	Executive Producer		$2,202	$2,202
Jan 31, 2016	Gimme Danger	Director Screenwriter	$440,627	$521,284	$961,911
Apr 11, 2014	Only Lovers Left Alive	Director Screenwriter	$1,876,685	$1,128,553	$3,005,238
May 1, 2009	The Limits of Control	Director	$426,688	$189,889	$616,577
Aug 5, 2005	Broken Flowers	Director Screenwriter	$13,744,960	$27,000,000	$40,744,960
May 14, 2004	Coffee and Cigarettes	Director	$1,971,135	$1,758,671	$3,729,806
Mar 3, 2000	Ghost Dog: The Way of the S…	Director Screenwriter Producer	$3,330,230	$7,342,262	$10,672,492
Oct 8, 1997	Year of the Horse	Director	$243,094		$243,094
May 10, 1996	Dead Man	Director Screenwriter	$1,025,488	$52,576	$1,078,064
Mar 1, 1992	Night on Earth	Director Screenwriter Producer	$2,015,000	$48,656	$2,063,656
Nov 17, 1989	Mystery Train	Director	$367,879	$3,730	$371,609
Sep 26, 1986	Down by Law	Director	$1,436,000		$1,436,000
Oct 5, 1984	Stranger Than Paradise	Director Screenwriter		$23,552	$23,552
Mar 6, 1981	Permanent Vacation	Director

Averages			$2,558,350	$3,738,179	$5,405,270
Totals	18		$35,816,901	$56,072,682	$91,889,583

Director Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Dec 24, 2025	Father, Mother, Sister…				$381,229
Jun 14, 2019	The Dead Don’t Die	$2,540,240	690	$6,782,066	$15,739,435	43.1%
Dec 28, 2016	Paterson	$69,335	70	$2,141,423	$10,725,316	20.0%
Jan 31, 2016	Gimme Danger	$44,725	71	$440,627	$961,911	45.8%
Apr 11, 2014	Only Lovers Left Alive	$87,989	95	$1,876,685	$3,005,238	62.4%
May 1, 2009	The Limits of Control	$55,820	27	$426,688	$616,577	69.2%
Aug 5, 2005	Broken Flowers	$780,408	433	$13,744,960	$40,744,960	33.7%
May 14, 2004	Coffee and Cigarettes	$99,162	47	$1,971,135	$3,729,806	52.8%
Mar 3, 2000	Ghost Dog: The Way of …	$166,344	109	$3,330,230	$10,672,492	31.2%
Oct 8, 1997	Year of the Horse		28	$243,094	$243,094	100.0%
May 10, 1996	Dead Man	$104,649	37	$1,025,488	$1,078,064	95.1%
Mar 1, 1992	Night on Earth			$2,015,000	$2,063,656	97.6%
Nov 17, 1989	Mystery Train		10	$367,879	$371,609	99.0%
Sep 26, 1986	Down by Law	$49,840	32	$1,436,000	$1,436,000	100.0%
Oct 5, 1984	Stranger Than Paradise				$23,552
Mar 6, 1981	Permanent Vacation

Averages		$399,851	137	$2,753,944	$6,119,529	65.4%
Totals	16			$35,801,275	$91,792,939

Producer Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Mar 3, 2000	Ghost Dog: The Way of …	$166,344	109	$3,330,230	$10,672,492	31.2%
Mar 1, 1992	Night on Earth			$2,015,000	$2,063,656	97.6%

Averages		$166,344	109	$2,672,615	$6,368,074	64.4%
Totals	2			$5,345,230	$12,736,148

Writer Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Dec 24, 2025	Father, Mother, Sister…				$381,229
Jun 14, 2019	The Dead Don’t Die	$2,540,240	690	$6,782,066	$15,739,435	43.1%
Dec 28, 2016	Paterson	$69,335	70	$2,141,423	$10,725,316	20.0%
Jan 31, 2016	Gimme Danger	$44,725	71	$440,627	$961,911	45.8%
Apr 11, 2014	Only Lovers Left Alive	$87,989	95	$1,876,685	$3,005,238	62.4%
Aug 5, 2005	Broken Flowers	$780,408	433	$13,744,960	$40,744,960	33.7%
Mar 3, 2000	Ghost Dog: The Way of …	$166,344	109	$3,330,230	$10,672,492	31.2%
May 10, 1996	Dead Man	$104,649	37	$1,025,488	$1,078,064	95.1%
Mar 1, 1992	Night on Earth			$2,015,000	$2,063,656	97.6%
Oct 5, 1984	Stranger Than Paradise				$23,552

Averages		$541,956	215	$3,919,560	$8,539,585	53.6%
Totals	10			$31,356,479	$85,395,853

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400)	1,348	$35,801,275
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700)	10,627	$15,626
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,001-4,100)	4,061	$5,345,230
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600)	2,592	$31,356,479
Top Grossing Composer at the International Box Office (Rank 2,501-2,600)	2,592	$4,503
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300)	1,229	$55,619,557
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 8,901-9,000)	8,991	$81,018
Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000)	3,984	$7,390,918
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200)	2,183	$53,667,267
Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700)	3,638	$4,503
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400)	1,313	$91,423,052
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,801-10,900)	10,858	$96,644
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500)	4,455	$12,736,148
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400)	2,324	$85,025,966