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Joe (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Joe (2014) movie poster

Joe is a 2014 drama directed by David Gordon Green, starring Tye Sheridan and Nicolas Cage. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $2.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Stream it on Fawesome and Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
6.8/10
worldwide gross
$2.4M
Metascore
74
Joe (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 57m (117 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Joe About?

The premise of Joe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A budding barista and a passionate coffee enthusiast find an unexpected connection. Their relationship develops, but challenges arise as pride and vulnerability threaten their burgeoning romance. They must navigate the complexities of love and learn to overcome potential heartbreak to preserve their bond.

Joe Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • father son relationship
  • teenage boy
  • alcoholic
  • woods
  • 15 year old
  • pedophilia
  • mute girl
  • cigarette smoking
  • murder
  • teenager
  • 15 year old boy
  • male nudity
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  • male rear nudity
  • boy
  • rifle
  • blood
  • shot in the shoulder
  • search for dog
  • dog versus dog
  • poisoning
  • poison
  • redneck
  • railway
  • ex convict
  • violence
  • dog
  • pickup truck
  • worker
  • snake
  • forename as title
  • southern gothic
  • character name as title
  • sharpening a knife
  • one
  • bare chested man
  • coming of age drama
  • psychological drama
  • prostitute
  • fellatio
  • wound
  • kiss on the forehead
  • drunkenness
  • killing a dog
  • search
  • brothel
  • shot in the head
  • shot in the knee
  • gun
  • bar
  • assaulting an officer
Where to watch

Where to Watch Joe

Stream it on Fawesome and Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Joe Cast

Tye Sheridan leads the cast, with Nicolas Cage. Directed by David Gordon Green.

Ratings

Joe Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Joe 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.

Plot

Joe Plot Summary

What happens in Joe from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Gary, Tye Sheridan, a 15-year-old drifter, asks Joe Ransom, Nicolas Cage, the even-tempered tattooed, chain-smoking boss of a Texan tree-poisoning crew, for a job and quickly earns respect with his steady work ethic. The next day, he brings his alcoholic father, Wade, to work, but Wade’s lazy attitude costs them their positions. Joe witnesses Wade beating Gary and taking his money, a memory that will haunt the pair.

Full summary

The whole story of Joe, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Joe Box Office

Joe grossed $2.4 million worldwide. $373,375 came from the US and Canada and $2.1 million (85%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.4M

US & Canada
$373.4K
International
$2.1M
US & Canada 15% Rest of the world 85%
Videos

Joe Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Joe.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Joe?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the name of the 15‑year‑old drifter who seeks employment with Joe?

Cars

Cars in Joe

17 cars on screen, including the 1977 GMC C-15 and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 17 cars
  • 1977 GMC C-15 in Joe 1977 GMC C-15 Main role
  • 1999 Ford Crown Victoria in Joe 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Joe 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 2005 GMC Sierra in Joe 2005 GMC Sierra Important role

Seen Joe?

FAQ

Joe FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Joe, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Joe?

Joe runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

When was Joe released?

Joe was released on April 11, 2014.

Who directed Joe?

Joe was directed by David Gordon Green.

More films by David Gordon Green

Who is in the cast of Joe?

Joe stars Tye Sheridan and Nicolas Cage.

Where can I watch Joe?

In the US, Joe is streaming on Fawesome, Howdy and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Joe make at the box office?

Joe grossed $2.4 million worldwide ($373,375 domestic, $2.1 million international).

How is Joe rated?

Joe has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 74 on Metacritic, 65% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Joe have a post-credit scene?

No. Joe has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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