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Joe Dirt

2001·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Trailer trash wig wearin' acid wash jean lovin' rock concert t-shirt sportin' hero.

Joe Dirt is a janitor with a mullet hairdo, acid-washed jeans and a dream to find the parents that he lost at the Grand Canyon when he was a belligerent, trailer park-raised eight-year-old. Now, blasting Van Halen in his jacked-up economy car, the irrepressibly optimistic Joe hits the road alone in search of his folks.
Road Trip ComedyWhite TrashMulletLost ParentsComing-of-AgeQuirkyOptimisticPop CultureNostalgic

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Where can I stream Joe Dirt legally?

Joe Dirt is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and USA Network in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Joe Dirt worth watching?

37
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 20). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Joe Dirt rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Joe Dirt?

1 h 32 min

Joe Dirt runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Joe Dirt?

Critics15
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Joe Dirt higher (63) than critics (15). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Joe Dirt a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$31 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $31 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Joe Dirt in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Joe Dirt?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Joe Dirt in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Joe Dirt use?

Once Done, Never ForgottenParental AbandonmentDestructo-NookieToplessness from the BackDriven to SuicideSearching for the Lost RelativeNoodle IncidentHow We Got HereMysterious PastMs. FanserviceMutual KillRoadside Waveand 77 more

TV Tropes lists 89 storytelling tropes for Joe Dirt, including Once Done, Never Forgotten, Parental Abandonment, Destructo-Nookie.