Joe Versus the Volcano (1990): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Joe Versus the Volcano is a 1990 romantic comedy directed by John Patrick Shanley, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $39.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- John Patrick Shanley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Joe Versus the Volcano About?
The premise of Joe Versus the Volcano without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Joe Banks, believing he's facing imminent death, is unexpectedly offered a substantial sum of money by a peculiar millionaire. This chance encounter propels him on a strange and surreal journey of self-discovery. Accompanied by two unconventional sisters, Joe confronts existential questions and seeks a path toward redemption, navigating an unusual adventure that challenges his understanding of life and purpose.
Joe Versus the Volcano Themes & Keywords
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Joe Versus the Volcano Cast
Tom Hanks leads the cast, with Meg Ryan. Directed by John Patrick Shanley.
- Director John Patrick Shanley
More from John Patrick Shanley
More films directed by John Patrick Shanley, best-rated first: Doubt and Wild Mountain Thyme.
Joe Versus the Volcano Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Joe Versus the Volcano 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.2/10.
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IMDb 8.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 58% User score
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Joe Versus the Volcano Plot Summary
What happens in Joe Versus the Volcano 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
Joe Banks, played by Tom Hanks, finds himself trudging through life with a heavy heart, caught in the grip of monotony at a factory under the oppressive rule of his boss, Frank Waturi. Joe’s existence has become a succession of uninspiring days, and it’s reflected in his health—plagued by a series of mysterious ailments, he visits countless doctors only to receive empty stares and vague diagnoses. It’s as though his very essence is crying out for relief from the suffocating burden of his daily life.
Full summary
The whole story of Joe Versus the Volcano, scene by scene
Joe Versus the Volcano Box Office
Joe Versus the Volcano grossed $39.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$39.4M
- US & Canada
- $39.4M
Joe Versus the Volcano Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Joe Versus the Volcano.
How Well Do You Know Joe Versus the Volcano?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What illness does Joe Banks believe he has?
Cars in Joe Versus the Volcano
12 cars on screen, including the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 SL R107 and the 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I Stretched Limousine.
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1982 Plymouth Gran Fury Minor role
Joe Versus the Volcano Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Joe contro il vulcano” and “Joe kontra sopka”.
- Also known as
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- Joe contro il vulcano
- Joe kontra sopka
- Joe contra el volcán
- Joe gegen den Vulkan
- Joe és a vulkán
- Joe proti sopce
- Joe Contre le Volcan
- Джо против вулкана
- ג'ו נגד הוולקנו
- Ο Τζο ενάντια στο ηφαίστειο
- Joe og vulkanen
- Joe Contra o Vulcão
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- 톰 행크스의 볼케이노
- Джо срещу вулкана
- Joe kontra wulkan
- Joe Yanardağa Karşı
- 魔岛仙踪
- Joe ja tulivuori
- 跳火山的人
- Joe verzus sopka
- ジョー、満月の島へ行く
- Joe contra el volcà
- Džo prieš ugnikalnį
- Joe och vulkanen
- Джо проти вулкану
- Joe împotriva vulcanului
- บิ๊กโจภูเขาไฟ
- Joe protiv vulkana
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Joe Versus the Volcano FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Joe Versus the Volcano, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Joe Versus the Volcano?
Joe Versus the Volcano runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Joe Versus the Volcano released?
Joe Versus the Volcano was released on March 9, 1990.
Who directed Joe Versus the Volcano?
Joe Versus the Volcano was directed by John Patrick Shanley.
More films by John Patrick Shanley Who is in the cast of Joe Versus the Volcano?
Joe Versus the Volcano stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
How much did Joe Versus the Volcano make at the box office?
Joe Versus the Volcano grossed $39.4 million worldwide.
How is Joe Versus the Volcano rated?
Joe Versus the Volcano has 8.2/10 on IMDb, 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Joe Versus the Volcano have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Joe Versus the Volcano has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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