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List of Paul Simon Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

1. The Concert in Central Park (1982)
9
2
The Concert in Central Park
9
2
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Art Garfunkel, David Brown, Pete Carr, John Eckert
Directed By:
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
2. Annie Hall (1977)
70
17
Annie Hall
PG
70
17

One of the greatest movies of all-time, Annie Hall tells the story of comedian Alvy Singer who is trying to figure out the ups and downs of his failed relationship with singer Annie Hall. Alvy speaks directly to the audience, dissecting his childhood and relationships while revealing surreal and emotional moments from his life. 

Role:
Tony Lacey
Directed By:
3. Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America (1969)
8
2
Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America
8
2
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Lenny Bruce, Art Garfunkel, Cesar Chavez, Tom Curtis
Directed By:
5. The Paul Simon Special (1977)
7
2
The Paul Simon Special
7
2
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Directed By:
Dave Wilson
Awards:
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special
6. The Great Buck Howard (2008)
8
4
The Great Buck Howard
PG
8
4

Defying his father, a young man, Troy, who is an aspiring writer, looks for a way to gain some meaningful experience in his life.  He soon takes a job with a well-known mentalist named Buck Howard, who is trying to revive his fading career.

Directed By:
Sean McGinly
7. One-Trick Pony (1980)
6
3
One-Trick Pony
R
6
3

This drama film tells the story of an aging rock star who is trying to put together a new album, although he hasn’t had a hit for a long time. Meanwhile he is also trying to save his marriage, and restore his relationship with his estranged wife, Marion, and his young son.   

Role:
Jonah
Starring:
Mare Winningham, Rip Torn, Joan Hackett, Allen Garfield
Directed By:
Robert M. Young
8. Muppet Video: Muppet Treasures (1985)
10
1
Muppet Video: Muppet Treasures
10
1
Role:
Himself (archiveFootage)
Starring:
Ethel Merman, Frank Oz, Zero Mostel, Jim Henson
Directed By:
Philip Casson, Peter Harris
9. The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert (2009)
10
1
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert
10
1
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Jeff Beck, Crosby Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, Metallica,
Directed By:
Joel Gallen
10. Paul Simon's Concert in the Park (1991)
10
2
Paul Simon's Concert in the Park
10
2
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Chris Botti, Michael Brecker, Mingo Araujo, Cyro Baptista
Directed By:
Louis J. Horvitz
11. The Harmony Game (2011)
8
2
The Harmony Game
8
2
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Art Garfunkel, Hal Blaine, Mort Lewis, Roy Halee
Directed By:
Jennifer Lebeau
12. Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (1990)
8
2
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme
8
2
Starring:
Katey Sagal, Teri Garr, Debbie Harry, Cyndi Lauper, Harry Anderson, Ben Vereen, Garry Shandling
Directed By:
Jeff Stein
13. Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History (2017)
8
2
Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History
8
2
Role:
Himself (1 episode, 2017)
Starring:
Pat Benatar, Anderson Cooper, Andra Day, Melissa Etheridge, Justin Jampol
14. Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives (2017)
8
2
Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
8
2
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Art Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen, Sean Combs, Carlos Santana
Directed By:
Chris Perkel

Animation Movies

Henry & Me (2014)
9
6
Henry & Me
PG
9
6
Role:
Thurmon Munson (voice)
Starring:
Richard Gere, Chazz Palminteri, Danny Aiello, Cyndi Lauper, Luis Guzmán
Directed By:
Barrett Esposito

TV Shows

Horace and Pete
19
3
Horace and Pete
TV-MA
19
3
Role:
 Leon's Friend (uncredited) 1 episode, 2016
Starring:
Steve Buscemi, Louis C.K., Edie Falco, Alan Alda, Jessica Lange, Amy Sedaris, Laurie Metcalf
Directed By:
Simon and Garfunkel: Old Friends - Live on Stage (2004)
10
2
Simon and Garfunkel: Old Friends - Live on Stage
10
2
Role:
Himself - Vocals-Guitar
Starring:
Art Garfunkel, Pino Palladino, Jamey Haddad, Jim Keltner
Directed By:
Ken Ehrlich, Aaron Sadovsky, Kate Twitchell
Millennium
15
3
Millennium
15
3
Starring:
David Duchovny, Charles Nelson Reilly, Jacinda Barrett, Terry O'Quinn, Lance Henriksen, Brittany Tiplady, Megan Gallagher
Directed By:
Jim Charleston, Allen Coulter, David Nutter, Winrich Kolbe, Paul Shapiro
Portlandia
20
5
Portlandia
TV-14
20
5
Starring:
Fred Armisen, Kumail Nanjiani, Judy Greer, Juliette Lewis, Selma Blair, Nick Kroll, Nick Swardson
Paul Simon: You Can Call Me Al (1986)
8
2
Paul Simon: You Can Call Me Al
8
2
Role:
Paul Simon
Starring:
Chevy Chase, Chevy Chase
Directed By:
Gary Weis
Disturbed: The Sound of Silence (2015)
8
2
Disturbed: The Sound of Silence
8
2
Starring:
David Draiman, Disturbed, Dan Donegan, John Moyer, Mike Wengren
Directed By:
Matt Mahurin

Paul Simon Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
The Paul Simon Special Outstanding Writing in a Comedy-Variety or Music Special 1978
Grammy Awards
The Graduate Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture 1969
Winner Record of the Year 1988
Winner Album of the Year 1987
Winner Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male 1976
Winner Album of the Year 1976
Winner Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) 1971
Winner Song of the Year 1971
Winner Best Contemporary Song 1971
Winner Album of the Year 1971
Winner Record of the Year 1971
The Graduate Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special 1969
Winner Record of the Year 1969
Winner Best Contemporary Pop Performance - Vocal Duo or Group 1969