Name: Killing Joe
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999-06-14
Duration: 40 min

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Killing Joe is a 1999 short film directed by Mehdi Norowzian. In 1963, teenager Joe is fascinated by John F. Kennedy, whose initials he shares. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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Historical Drama Short
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Directed by: Mehdi Norowzian
Written by: Chris Fallon
Produced by: Steve Wax

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Facts

June 14, 1999 · 40 min · Drama

Released: June 14, 1999
Runtime: 40 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

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4 questions, like "Is Killing Joe worth watching?"

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Is Killing Joe worth watching?

82

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Killing Joe okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Killing Joe?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with ambiguity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Killing Joe plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and pathos (5 of 10) more than on its plot.