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Joint Body (2011): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Joint Body is a 2011 drama thriller directed by Brian Jun, starring Mark Pellegrino as Nick Burke, Ryan O'Nan and Alicia Witt. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Joint Body (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Brian Jun
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Joint Body About?

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

A parolee, cut off by his ex‑wife and denied contact with his young daughter, spirals into a precarious new life. He forms a bond with a solitary, troubled woman, rescues her from an unexpected attacker, and must confront his own demons while eluding the authorities and questioning his freedom.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Joint Body

Rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Joint Body Cast & Characters

Mark Pellegrino leads the cast as Nick Burke, with Ryan O'Nan as Dean Burke and Alicia Witt as Michelle Page. Directed by Brian Jun; 8 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Joint Body Plot Summary

What happens in Joint Body from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nick Burke [Mark Pellegrino] is in his mid-forties and fresh out on parole after serving time for a violent offense. His wife has filed for divorce and has obtained a restraining order to keep him away from their daughter, forcing him to confront a life he hopes to leave behind. With the parole board requiring him to relinquish all custodial rights, he begins to piece together a quiet, lawful existence and aims to move beyond the shadow of his past.

Full summary

The whole story of Joint Body, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Joint Body?

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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Which actor portrays the parolee Nick Burke?

Details

Joint Body Also Known As

Also known as “The Bandit”.

Also known as
  • The Bandit

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FAQ

Joint Body FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Joint Body, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Joint Body?

Joint Body runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Joint Body released?

Joint Body was released on April 29, 2011.

Who directed Joint Body?

Joint Body was directed by Brian Jun.

More films by Brian Jun

Who is in the cast of Joint Body?

Joint Body stars Mark Pellegrino as Nick Burke, Ryan O'Nan as Dean Burke and Alicia Witt as Michelle Page, among 8 credited actors.

Where can I watch Joint Body?

In the US, Joint Body is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

Does Joint Body have a post-credit scene?

No. Joint Body has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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