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Joe Somebody

2001·Movie
1h 39min·PG
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Feel-Good Redemption StoryWorkplace ComedyFamily-OrientedUnderdog ThemeCharacter GrowthLighthearted HumorEndearing PerformancesRelatable Struggles

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Joe Somebody legally?

Joe Somebody is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 Somebody worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Joe Somebody rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Joe Somebody?

1 h 39 min

Joe Somebody runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Joe Somebody?

Critics32
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Joe Somebody higher (48) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Joe Somebody a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$25 million

No. It cost about $38 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 64% of its budget.

What language is Joe Somebody in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Joe Somebody?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Joe Somebody in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.