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Walkaway Joe

2020Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

44
WeakGoodWatch score
44
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

A young boy named Dallas goes on a search for his pool-hustling father after he abandons their family. Dallas is determined to bring his father home when he meets Joe Haley, a drifter wrestling with a past he'd rather forget, who feels responsible for Dallas' safety and reluctantly takes him in.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Directed by
Tom Wright
Written by
Michael Milillo

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May 8, 2020 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
May 8, 2020
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
29 countries

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Questions about Walkaway Joe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Walkaway Joe worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Walkaway Joe okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Walkaway Joe plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.