* "Cliburn" (2011): This documentary film by the award-winning filmmaker, Freida Lee Mock, tells the story of Cliburn's life and career, including his historic victory at the 1st International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1958.
* "The Man Who Loved Only Music" (2016): This documentary features rare footage of Cliburn, including his early piano performances, his famous concerts, and his personal life. It focuses on his love for music and his profound impact on classical music.
* "The Coldest War" (2019): This documentary, part of the PBS series "American Masters," explores Cliburn's iconic win at the Tchaikovsky Competition, set against the backdrop of the Cold War.
Cliburn's story has also been portrayed in fictionalized form:
* "The Competition" (1980): This made-for-television film features a fictionalized account of a young American pianist competing in the Tchaikovsky Competition, drawing inspiration from Cliburn's experience.
While Cliburn himself wasn't an actor, he appeared in several documentaries, and his life story has been the subject of fictionalized accounts.