The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.
Acting
Kilmer's possession-level performance—he sang every Morrison track himself.
Cinematography
Stone's aggressive, melting visual style mimics an actual acid trip.
Score
The real Doors catalog, remixed into cinematic thunder.
Director
Oliver Stone
Val Kilmer
Jim Morrison
Meg Ryan
Pamela Courson
Kyle MacLachlan
Ray Manzarek
Frank Whaley
Robby Krieger
Kevin Dillon
John Densmore
Michael Wincott
Paul Rothchild
Michael Madsen
Tom Baker
Josh Evans
Bill Siddons
Dennis Burkley
Dog
Billy Idol
Cat
Kathleen Quinlan
Patricia Kennealy
John Densmore
Engineer - Last Session
Gretchen Becker
Mom
Sean Stone
Young Jim
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kilmer learned 50 Doors songs and insisted on performing live for cast members in character as Morrison to secure the role.
Surviving Doors members publicly trashed the film—Manzarek called it 'a tool of oppression' and Krieger said Stone made Morrison 'look like a jerk.'
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Val gave one of the best musical biographies performances ever. RIP Val Kilmer.
@jugglingbeast 183
It's like losing Jim again 😔 RIP VK💔
@virginieburtin3705 214
Rip Val Kilmer. I wish this was an April fools joke.. you were a one-of-a-kind human and actor who was a true inspiration even off camera. You deserve all the love and recognition in the world. Thank you for all of your incredible work and your beautiful soul, you will live through our hearts forever. 🤍
@kimberlysantillana4474 228
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