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Walk the Line

7.520052h 16mMMovieDramaMusicRomance

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.

DirectorJames Mangold
WritersJames Mangold·Gill Dennis
ProducersJames Keach·Cathy Konrad

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by James Mangold

JPJoaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
John R. Cash
RWReese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
June Carter
GGGinnifer Goodwin
Ginnifer Goodwin
Vivian Cash
RPRobert Patrick
Robert Patrick
Ray Cash
DRDallas Roberts
Dallas Roberts
Sam Phillips
DMDan John Miller
Dan John Miller
Luther Perkins
LBLarry Bagby
Larry Bagby
Marshall Grant
SLShelby Lynne
Shelby Lynne
Carrie Cash
THTyler Hilton
Tyler Hilton
Elvis Presley
WP
Waylon Payne
Jerry Lee Lewis
SJShooter Jennings
Shooter Jennings
Waylon Jennings
SLSandra Ellis Lafferty
Sandra Ellis Lafferty
Maybelle Carter

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Walk the Line — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Walk the Line?

Walk the Line is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Walk the Line on Netflix?

No, Walk the Line is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Walk the Line on Amazon Prime Video?

Walk the Line isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Walk the Line for free?

Walk the Line is available on Disney Plus in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Walk the Line based on a true story?

Yes — Walk the Line is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).