The Doors

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The Doors

R

1991

2h 15m

Biography

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After a psychedelic experience in the California desert, Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer), lead singer of The Doors, and his bandmates begin performing in Los Angeles and quickly become a sensation. However, when Jim begins ditching his musical responsibilities and his girlfriend, Pamela (Meg Ryan), in favor of his dangerous addictions and the affections of the seductive, occult-obsessed Patricia (Kathleen Quinlan), the band starts to worry about their leader.

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Critics Consensus

Val Kilmer delivers a powerhouse performance as one of rock's most incendiary figures, but unfortunately, Oliver Stone is unable to shed much light on the circus surrounding the star.

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

It's too long, too shallow, too exhausting. But you can't keep your eyes off it.

Sep 25, 2025

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Terrence Rafferty

The New Yorker

For a while, the obviousness and flat-out vulgarity are sort of entertaining, and it might be possible to enjoy the movie as a camp classic if you could ignore the mean-spiritedness that keeps breaking through.

Jun 17, 2014

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Tribune

Hysteria, however skillfully maintained, should never be mistaken for art -- a caution that applies equally to Stone and his subject.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 17, 2014

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

[Val] Kilmer was no doubt the heart and soul of The Doors that holding the biopic together.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 2, 2025

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

A bomb.

Rated: 1/4

May 9, 2023

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

The Doors is entertaining for the most part but the gem is Kilmer's performance of the rock legend who passed away before his time.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 24, 2019

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Alexander S

The Doors is quite the trip that catapults you into the tumultuous world of Jim Morrison as the true definition of a ‘rockstar’. With Val Kilmer's phenomenal performance, the film brings to life the highs and lows of Morrison's lifestyle, creative genius, and addiction struggles. The film can be hazy at times but It's an overall mesmerizing tribute to the iconic musician and the era that defined him. Grading: B+

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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Shawna R

Morrison is played with uncanny authenticity by Val Kilmer. The performance is utterly convincing without being terribly illuminating.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/25/25

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thiago s

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Brandon S.

Despite the criticism over the accuracy of the film, Val Kilmer delivers a rousing performance channeling the spirit of the Lizard King like no other.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Stephen C

Based on a true story in 2.25 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $32,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Val Kilmer as James Douglas Morrison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/25

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thomas a

Movie showed a lot of promise - lead actor was a believable Jim Morrison character, the underlying story of Jims life was mostly buried in the chaos that ensued in the movie which only got more chaotic and disjointed as the movie progressed, who ever brainstormed the movie clearly decided to slowly turn up the chaos to full volume then hold that volume for a prolonged time till the end of the movie, I believe that is laziness, bury true art under hype and volume - I guess so people leave with the false impression that something awesome happened - the only awesomeness was the massive missed opportunity to make a coherent meaningful movie with moments of chaos should it be relevant.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Synopsis

After a psychedelic experience in the California desert, Jim Morrison (Val Kilmer), lead singer of The Doors, and his bandmates begin performing in Los Angeles and quickly become a sensation. However, when Jim begins ditching his musical responsibilities and his girlfriend, Pamela (Meg Ryan), in favor of his dangerous addictions and the affections of the seductive, occult-obsessed Patricia (Kathleen Quinlan), the band starts to worry about their leader.

Director: Oliver Stone
Producer: Bill Graham, Sasha Harari, A. Kitman Ho
Screenwriter: Oliver Stone, Randall Jahnson
Distributor: TriStar Pictures, Artisan Entertainment
Production Co: Imagine Entertainment, Bill Graham Films, Carolco Pictures Inc., Ixtlan Corporation, Carolco International N.V.
Rating: R
Genre: Biography, History, Drama, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 1, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.7M
Runtime: 2h 15m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, CDS, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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