Arlo Guthrie - Actor Profile

Arlo Guthrie

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
28Total Films
9.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 10, 1947
Birth Place: Coney Island, New York, U.S.

About Arlo Guthrie

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Arlo Davy Guthrie (born July 10, 1947) is an American folk singer. Like his father, Woody Guthrie, Arlo often sings songs of protest against social injustice. One of Guthrie's better-known works is "Alice's Restaurant Massacree", a satirical talking blues song of about 18 minutes in length. Description above from the Wikipedia article  Arlo Davy Guthrie, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Arlo Guthrie Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Arlo Guthrie reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Arlo Guthrie's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Arlo Guthrie's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Woodstock Diary, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Arlo Guthrie Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arlo Guthrie's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Arlo Guthrie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Janis Ian: Breaking Silence Self Flop Similar →
2024 Positively Porco: The Untold Story of Folk City’s Golden Era - Flop Similar →
2020 Motian in Motion Self Flop Similar →
2020 Ramblin' Jack Elliott: A Texas Ramble - Flop Similar →
2019 Woody Guthrie: Three Chords and the Truth Himself Flop Similar →
2019 Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970 Self Flop Similar →
2015 Arlo Guthrie - Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Concert With Arlo Guthrie Himself Flop Similar →
2013 Greenwich Village: Music That Defined a Generation Self Hit Similar →
2012 Radio Unnameable Himself Super Hit Similar →
2007 Pete Seeger: The Power of Song Self Hit Similar →
2005 Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal Himself Flop Similar →
2001 Last Party 2000 Self Average Similar →
2000 The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack Self Hit Similar →
1997 This Land Is Your Land: The Animated Kids' Songs of Woody Guthrie (voice) Flop Similar →
1996 Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story - Flop Similar →
1994 Woodstock Diary Self Super Hit Similar →
1993 Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms Self Flop Similar →
1992 Roadside Prophets Harvey Average Similar →
1989 Baby's Storytime Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1988 BBC Arena: Woody Guthrie Self Flop Similar →
1987 The Arlo Guthrie Show Self Flop Similar →
1984 Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' Self Flop Similar →
1982 The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time Self Hit Similar →
1978 Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie: Together in Concert - Flop Similar →
1978 Renaldo and Clara Mandolin Player Super Hit Similar →
1970 Woodstock Self Super Hit Similar →
1969 Alice's Restaurant Arlo Guthrie Average Similar →

Arlo Guthrie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arlo Guthrie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arlo Guthrie is "Woodstock Diary" with a rating of 9.2/10.

How many movies has Arlo Guthrie acted in?

Arlo Guthrie has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arlo Guthrie?

Other notable films include "Renaldo and Clara", "Billy Bragg & Wilco: Man in the Sand", and "Radio Unnameable".

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