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Banana Joe

1982Movie1 h 36 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score

An uplifting, wholesome action movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Island farmer Banana Joe helps the local community by trading his bananas for goods. When gangsters arrive with plans to construct a banana processing plant, Joe kicks them out, but the mob boss discovers that Joe is operating without a license. After the mob tips off the authorities and Joe's boat is impounded, he ventures into a big city for the first time to seek help.

Feels like

  • Island Adventure
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Family-Friendly
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Good vs. Evil
  • Tropical Setting
  • Quirky Characters
  • Simple Story

Cast

Crew

Directed by
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Facts

March 24, 1982 · 1 h 36 min · Violence

Released
March 24, 1982
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
Italian
Made in
Germany, Italy
Available in
74 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Banana Joe?"

Questions about Banana Joe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Banana Joe?

In the United States, Banana Joe streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is Banana Joe worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Banana Joe okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Banana Joe make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Banana Joe?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Banana Joe in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.