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Joe

1970·Movie
1h 47min·R
74
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Keep America beautiful.

After murdering his daughter's drug-dealing boyfriend, a wealthy ad executive stumbles into a bar and strikes up an uneasy alliance with Joe Curran, a drunken bigot with a bloodlust who works at a local factory.
Gritty Social CommentaryDisturbing Character StudyViolent & UncomfortableClash of CulturesDark Psychological DramaAnti-Hero ProtagonistExploration of PrejudiceCynical View of America

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Joe

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Where can I stream Joe legally?

Joe is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Joe worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Joe rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Joe?

1 h 47 min

Joe runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Joe?

Critics83
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Joe higher (83) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Joe a box office hit?

Budget$106,000
Box office$19 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $106,000 to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 182.3 times its budget.

What language is Joe in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Joe?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Joe in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.