Joaquin Phoenix was born Oct. 28, 1974, in Puerto Rico, one of five acting siblings whose parents were Children of God missionaries. Starting with SpaceCamp (1986), he played numerous juvenile roles in films and television during the 1980s, using the name Leaf Phoenix.Shaken by his older brother River's drug overdose death in 1993, he was unsure of his chosen profession, but was convinced to appear (now as Joaquin) in Gus Van Sant's To Die For with Nicole Kidman. His reviews were excellent, and he gained further notice in Inventing the Abbotts, U Turn and 8mm.
Phoenix's roles in two 2000 films proved to be major career breakthroughs: Roman emperor Commodus in Gladiator (which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor) and a tormented priest in Quills. His role as Johnny Cash in Walk the Line (2005), in which he sang as well, also garnered him an Oscar nod for Best Actor.
Walk the LineThis critically acclaimed biopic distills country singer Johnny Cash's (Joaquin Phoenix, in an Academy Award-nominated role) transformation from man to icon -- from his hardscrabble days on an Arkansas farm to his time inside Memphis's Sun Studios, where he finally found a voice for his talents.... Read More
GladiatorTapped for the throne after the death of the emperor, Roman general Maximus (Russell Crowe) instead finds himself condemned to death by the late ruler's power-hungry son (Joaquin Phoenix). Escaping execution, Maximus becomes a powerful gladiator, bent on exacting revenge in the ring. Ridley Scott... Read More
Gladiator: Extended EditionFans of Gladiator's original theatrical release will appreciate this extended version of the epic Ridley Scott film, packed with extra action footage and gripping dialogue. Featuring a strong supporting cast and an Oscar-winning performance from actor Russell Crowe as the dauntless Roman general... Read More
We Own the NightBobby Green (Joaquin Phoenix) manages a hot New York City nightclub, while his estranged brother, Joseph (Mark Wahlberg), has followed in their policeman father's footsteps. But the two are reunited by dealings with the Russian mafia, which has a foothold in Bobby's business. As Joseph puts pressure... Read More
The VillageWhen a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever in this atmospheric thriller featuring a star-studded cast. Read More
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Two Lovers (2008) | R | |
I'm Still Here (2008) | NR | |
We Own the Night (2007) | R | |
Reservation Road (2007) | R | |
Earthlings (2007) | NR | |
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The Village (2004) | PG-13 | |
Ladder 49 (2004) | PG-13 | |
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It's All About Love (2003) | R | |
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Signs (2002) | PG-13 | |
Buffalo Soldiers (2001) | R | |
Quills (2000) | R | |
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The Yards (2000) | R | |
8MM (1999) | R | |
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Clay Pigeons (1998) | R | |
U Turn (1997) | R | |
Inventing the Abbotts (1997) | R | |
To Die For (1995) | R | |
Parenthood (1989) | PG-13 | |
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Russkies (1987) | PG | |
SpaceCamp (1986) | PG | |
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