Killer Joe

2012·Movie
1h 42min·NC-17
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic1006.6Rotten Tomatoes80%61%

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Relentless energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A Totally Deep-Fried Texas Redneck Trailer Park Murder Story.

A cop who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer in exchange for a tumble with the young man's virginal sister.
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Crew

Directed by:
William Friedkin, Chuck Picerni Jr., Michael Salven
Written by:
Tracy Letts, Tracy Letts
Produced by:
Denise Chamian, Nicolas Chartier, Molly Conners
Composed by:
Tyler Bates, Alexandra Fehrman, Alexandra Fehrman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Killer Joe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Killer Joe legally?

PrimePluto TVPlex

Killer Joe is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Plex. 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 Killer Joe worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Killer Joe rated?

NC-17ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated NC-17 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Killer Joe?

1 h 42 min

Killer Joe runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Killer Joe?

Critics90
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Killer Joe higher (90) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Killer Joe a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 46% of its budget.

What language is Killer Joe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Killer Joe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Killer Joe in 62 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Killer Joe use?

Establishing Character MomentPlease Put Some Clothes OnUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistEvil Versus EvilThunder Equals DownpourAnti-HeroJump CutErotic EatingFaux Affably EvilTrashcan BonfireHumiliation CongaObfuscating Stupidityand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for Killer Joe, including Establishing Character Moment, Please Put Some Clothes On, Unsympathetic Comedy Protagonist.

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