Tom Waits Movies

A mediocre musician goes on the road in search of the world's greatest guitar maker

12-year-old Arnold Hillerman and his 17-year-old brother Eugene live with their family on a farm in Montana. In an accident, Eugene is killed by...

This shortcut repeats the structure of Coffee and Cigarettes. This time, Iggy Pop and Tom Waits meet in a bar. But, again, we don't know why they...

Tom Waits is one of the most original musicians of the last five decades. Renowned for his gravelly voice and dazzling mix of musical styles, he's...

Recorded live at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock and roll superstars including Jackson Browne, Elvis...

Three separate stories all concern the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other. Each of the...

A compilation of professional footage and fan films to reconstruct an entire Tom Waits concert from his "Glitter and Doom Tour" of 2008.

More than 20 contemporary North American poets recite, sing, and perform their work. Early in the film, Charles Bukowski talks about the energy of...

"One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur" examines Jack Kerouac's escape from post "On The Road" fame to his dream of an isolated retreat in a...

The epic life of a world-class artist, jammed into six minutes.

A documentary insight behind the scenes of Roberts Altman's Short Cuts.

This music special is dedicated to dispelling the prejudices associated with the HIV infection and raising money for AIDS research and relief. Some...

After prophesying the end of humanity, a reclusive conspiracy theorist receives a troubling call into his radio show.

Inspired by the German folktale, Wilhelm, a file clerk, falls in love with a huntsman's daughter. In order to marry, Wilhelm must prove his worth as...

Interviews with Guy Maddin and his pals are included in this documentary about the Canadian film-maker's life and movies. Features clips from most of...

Tom Waits, the brothers Quay, and a dog door.

Tom Waits performs at Theatre le Palace in Paris, France. It was recorded for French television and broadcast on the program "Palace One" in 1980.

.It's almost 40 years since Tom Waits' debut record, and during a career that, for most fans, has quite simply gotten better, more exciting and more...