Joe Somebody (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Joe Somebody is a 2001 comedy drama directed by John Pasquin, starring Tim Allen. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $24.5 million worldwide on a $38 million budget. Critics gave it 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- John Pasquin
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $38M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Joe Somebody About?
The premise of Joe Somebody without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a humiliating incident at work, a mild-mannered man decides to transform his life. He embarks on a journey of physical and professional change, seeking to overcome his past and gain respect. As he rises through the corporate world, he learns valuable lessons about self-acceptance, earning genuine respect from others, and finding love through being true to himself.
Joe Somebody Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- father
- daughter
- mother
- mother daughter relationship
- man
- girl
- woman
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- cadillac motor vehicle
- cadillac deville
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- chevrolet
- chevrolet motor vehicle
- chevrolet car
- chevrolet lumina
- gmc
- gmc motor vehicle
- gmc yukon
- slimehouse
- defending
- standing up for yourself
- believe in yourself
- demanding an explanation
- discover yourself
- finding yourself
- the truth
- not thinking things through
- enough is enough
- fight
- bully
- karate
- divorce
- coworker coworker relationship
- office
- martial arts
- suburb
- squash the game
- song
- singing
- singer
- self empowerment
- pharmaceutical company
- pacifist
- montage
- middle school
- machismo
- male female relationship
- humiliation
- gym
Joe Somebody Cast
Tim Allen stars in Joe Somebody. Directed by John Pasquin.
- Director John Pasquin
More from John Pasquin
More films directed by John Pasquin, best-rated first: The Santa Clause, Jungle 2 Jungle, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous and Don’t Touch My Daughter.
Joe Somebody Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Joe Somebody 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 21% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 27%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 57% User score
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Joe Somebody Plot Summary
What happens in Joe Somebody from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joe Scheffer, portrayed by Tim Allen, is navigating the tough waters of single parenthood following his recent divorce. As a skilled audio/visual specialist at STARKe Pharmaceuticals, he juggles his responsibilities while dealing with the emotional fallout from his split with his ex-wife Callie, played by Kelly Lynch. Together, they share a 12-year-old daughter named Natalie, who finds her weekends spent with Callie and her new boyfriend Rick, portrayed by Ken Marino, particularly unpleasant due to Callie’s strict vegan lifestyle.
Full summary
The whole story of Joe Somebody, scene by scene
Joe Somebody Box Office & Budget
Joe Somebody grossed $24.5 million worldwide on a $38 million budget, 65% of what it cost. $22.8 million came from the US and Canada and $1.7 million (7%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$24.5M
65% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $22.8M
- International
- $1.7M
- Budget
- $38M
Joe Somebody Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Joe Somebody.
How Well Do You Know Joe Somebody?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is Joe Scheffer's occupation at STARKe Pharmaceuticals?
Cars in Joe Somebody
50 cars on screen, including the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina and the 2000 Cadillac DeVille.
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1998 Chevrolet Lumina Main role -
2000 Cadillac DeVille Important role -
2000 GMC Yukon Important role -
1999 BMW 328i E46 Minor role
Joe Somebody Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “復仇三部曲之復仇” and “Boksuneun naui geot”.
- Also known as
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- 復仇三部曲之復仇
- Boksuneun naui geot
- Vengeance Trilogy 1 - Sympathy for Mr Vengeance
- 復讐者に憐れみを
- Mr. Vingança
- Em Nome da Vingança
- Сочувствие господину Месть
- Sympathy for Mister Vengeance
- 复仇
- 復讐者に憐れみを：2002
- Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance
- La venganza es mía
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- Mr. Vendetta
- Haklı İntikam
- 我要复仇
- Mr. Vengeance – A bosszú ura
- 복수는 나의 것
- Hämnarens resa
- שלום לנוקם
- Má je pomsta
- Pan Zemsta
- Співчуття панові Помсті
- Съчувствие за г-н Мъст
- 我要復仇
- 復仇
- Η Τελευταία Εκδίκηση
- El nombre de la venganza
- เขา! ฆ่าแบบชาติหน้าไม่ต้องเกิด
- Quý Ông Báo Thù, პატივისცემა ბატონი შურისძიების მიმართ
- Moja je pomsta
- Răzbunarea este a mea
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Joe Somebody FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Joe Somebody, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Joe Somebody?
Joe Somebody runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Joe Somebody released?
Joe Somebody was released on December 19, 2001.
Who directed Joe Somebody?
Joe Somebody was directed by John Pasquin.
More films by John Pasquin Who is in the cast of Joe Somebody?
Joe Somebody stars Tim Allen.
How much did Joe Somebody make at the box office?
Joe Somebody grossed $24.5 million worldwide ($22.8 million domestic, $1.7 million international) on a budget of $38 million.
How is Joe Somebody rated?
Joe Somebody has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Joe Somebody have a post-credit scene?
No. Joe Somebody has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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