Direction: Thom Zimny

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Thom Zimny. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Thom Zimny

Cast Bruce Springsteen

Synopsis It chronicles the definitive story of the creation of 'Born To Run,' from songwriting to production and beyond. "Wings For Wheels" boasts archival film never shown publicly, including substantial footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band recording the album,...

8.1

86 votes

8.1

86 votes

The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash

2019 · Documentary · 94 min. · United States

Direction Thom Zimny

Cast Johnny Cash

Synopsis Johnny Cash stands among the giants of 20th century American life, but his story remains tangled in mystery and myth. This documentary brings Cash the man out from behind the legend.

7.8

27 votes

7.8

27 votes

Direction Thom Zimny

Synopsis The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town takes us into the studio with Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band for the recording of their pivotal album. Grammy Award and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny has...

7.8

67 votes

7.8

67 votes

Direction Thom Zimny

Cast Bruce Springsteen · The E Street Band

Synopsis The behind-the-scenes preparation for Springsteen's band 2023-2024 World Tour.

7.7

145 votes

7.7

145 votes

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

2018 · Documentary · 210 min. · United States

Direction Thom Zimny

Cast Elvis Presley · Steve Allen · Ann-Margret · Chet Atkins

Synopsis Elvis Presley's evolution as a musician and a man.

7.3

203 votes

7.3

203 votes

7.3

144 votes

The Ties That Bind

2015 · Documentary · 57 min. · United States

Direction Thom Zimny

Cast Bruce Springsteen · The E Street Band

Synopsis Incorporating previously unreleased footage from the tour, an intimate discussion with singer - songwriter Bruce Springsteen, photographs and unheard demos and outtakes, a condensed look is taken at the creation of his 1980 double album "The River."

7.1

36 votes

7.1

36 votes

The Beach Boys

2024 · Documentary · 113 min. · United States

Direction Frank Marshall · Thom Zimny

Cast The Beach Boys · Dennis Wilson · Mike Love · Brian Wilson

Synopsis A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and created the harmonious sound that personified the California Dream.

6.5

203 votes

6.5

203 votes

Sly

2023 · Documentary · 95 min. · United States

Direction Thom Zimny

Cast Sylvester Stallone · Arnold Schwarzenegger · Quentin Tarantino · Frank Stallone

Synopsis Sylvester Stallone has been entertaining millions of viewers for nearly 50 years with legendary characters and blockbuster franchises ranging from 'Rocky' to 'Rambo' to 'The Expendables'. This retrospective documentary offers a glimpse of this Oscar-nominated actor, screenwriter, director and producer...

6.4

1K votes

6.4

1K votes

Hunter of the Invisible Game (S)

2014 · Documentary · 10 min. · United States

5.9

34 votes

5.9

34 votes

Bruce Springsteen's High Hopes

2014 · Documentary · 30 min. · United States

Direction Thom Zimny

Cast Bruce Springsteen · Tom Morello

Synopsis Bruce Springsteen's High Hopes is a 30 minute documentary film directed by Tom Zimny that will air on HBO on April 4, 2014 and will document the recording of Bruce Springsteen's chart topping 18th studio album, High Hopes, which was...

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Willie Nelson & Family

2023 · Documentary · 263 min. · United States

Direction Oren Moverman · Thom Zimny

Cast Willie Nelson

Synopsis With a career spanning seven decades, Willie Nelson is widely recognized as one of the greatest singer-songwriter-guitar players in the history of popular music. A badass American outlaw cowboy who transcended his humble beginnings in small-town Abbott, Texas, he remains...

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Not rated