19 Movies where we get to see the struggle of musicians

Modified Jan 28, 2025 16:52 ET

Movies of Struggling Musicians (Image via Prime Video, StudioCanal, 20th Century Studios, Universal Pictures)

12) Walk the Line (2005)

Scene from Walk the Line | Image via 20th Century Studios

Joaquin Phoenix portrays the legendary country music star Johnny Cash in the movie. The movie highlights Cash's troubled life, from his troubled childhood of struggling against poverty to his ascent to fame. It traces his addiction, inner struggles, and how his traumatic personal relationships influenced his career. Phoenix's performance highlights the psychological and physical strain that Cash's life left upon him. Cash's enduring love for June Carter (Reese Witherspoon) and how they reciprocally influenced each other's lives are also depicted in the film.