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Joe Somebody

2001Movie1 h 39 minPG

ComedyRomance
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic426.1Rotten Tomatoes21%28%

An uplifting, cathartic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Someone just picked on the wrong nobody.

When underappreciated video specialist Joe Scheffer is brutally humiliated by office bully Mark McKinney in front of his daughter, Joe begins a quest for personal redemption. He proceeds by enduring a personal makeover and takes martial arts lessons from a B-action star. As news spreads of his rematch with Mark, Joe suddenly finds himself the center of attention, ascending the corporate ladder and growing in popularity.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Corporate Redemption
  • Father-Daughter Bonding
  • Light Romantic Comedy
  • Underdog Comeback Story
  • Office Satire Lite
  • Feel-Good Drama
  • Tim Allen Star Vehicle
  • Martial Arts Makeover Arc

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
John Pasquin
Written by
John Scott Shepherd
Produced by
Arnold Kopelson, Brian Reilly, Kenneth Atchity
Music by
George S. Clinton

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Facts

December 21, 2001 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
December 21, 2001
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Family, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
56 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Joe Somebody

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Joe Somebody?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Joe Somebody from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Joe Somebody worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (48 out of 100) than critics (32).

Is Joe Somebody okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Joe Somebody make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Joe Somebody good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Joe Somebody a box office flop?

Budget$38 million
Box office$25 million

Yes: it cost about $38 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 64% of its budget.