Is Jim Jarmusch A-List?
No — Jim Jarmusch is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
Permanent Vacation Debut
Directs 'Permanent Vacation', marking his directorial debut.
Stranger Than Paradise Acclaim
Directs 'Stranger Than Paradise', winning the Caméra d'Or at Cannes.
Down by Law Release
Directs 'Down by Law', further establishing his unique style.
Dead Man Release
Directs 'Dead Man', starring Johnny Depp.
Ghost Dog success
Directs 'Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai'.
Broken Flowers Release
Directs 'Broken Flowers', starring Bill Murray.
Only Lovers Left Alive
Directs 'Only Lovers Left Alive', starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston.
The Dead Don't Die Release
Directs 'The Dead Don't Die'.
Influential Indie Filmmaker
Continues to be a respected independent filmmaker.
Last updated: February 25, 2026