Jim Jarmusch's Best Movies
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Jim Jarmusch's Best Movies

He's been a pioneer of indie cinema since the '80s. How would you rank his trippy movies?

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1 Dead Man
After suffering a fatal injury, an accountant (Johnny Depp) embarks on a surreal journey through the Old West. 26 96
2 Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Forest Whitaker stars as a mysterious Mafia hit man who uses samurai methods -- which come in handy when his boss turns on him. 22 80
3 Down by Law
A trio of prisonmates (Tom Waits, Roberto Benigni, John Lurie) aid each other in an escape. Now they just have to get along. 21 77
4 Mystery Train
This triptych of movies revolves around the happenings at a rundown motel operated by a sleepy owner (Screamin' Jay Hawkins). 21 65
5 Broken Flowers
When a wealthy loner (Bill Murray) receives a letter from a mysterious son, he wonders who the mother could be. 20 74
6 Night on Earth
A collection of five short films, all of which take place in taxi cabs around the world. Winona Ryder stars in one of the tales. 19 55
7 Stranger Than Paradise
A slacker finds an unexpected friend in a cousin visiting from Hungary. Young and bored, the two bum around New York, Cleveland and Florida. 16 64
8 Coffee and Cigarettes
This star-studded anthology (Cate Blanchett, the White Stripes) features vignettes that all include two props: coffee and cigarettes. 14 64
9 Permanent Vacation
Jarmusch's very first movie stars unknown actor Chris Parker as he wanders around New York City, encountering strange characters. -1 37
10 Year of the Horse: Neil Young and Crazy Horse Live
Jarmusch dabbles in documentaries, interviewing Neil Young and Crazy Horse during their 1996 tour. -4 36