Old Joy (2006): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Old Joy is a 2006 drama directed by Kelly Reichardt. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $301,440 worldwide. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Kelly Reichardt
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Kino International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Old Joy About?
The premise of Old Joy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Facing the prospect of fatherhood, Mark convinces his longtime friend Kurt to join him on a camping trip in the Oregon wilderness. As they journey through the landscape, the pair grapples with personal changes and the complexities of their friendship. The trip offers a chance for reflection and a confrontation with the evolving nature of their bond, set against the backdrop of a tranquil natural environment.
Old Joy Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- oregon
- camping
- friendship
- male rear nudity
- male frontal nudity
- minimalism
- portland oregon
- road trip
- hot spring
- sexual ambiguity
- bare chested male
- brief male frontal nudity
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- male pubic hair
- male nudity
- forest
- redneck
- f rated
- title directed by female
- cell phone
- lost
- marijuana
- ex hippie
- voice mail
- thirty something
- theory
- massage
- map
- husband wife relationship
- hot tub
- guilt
- friend
- expectant father
- dog
- diner
- campground
- bird
- alienation
- actor shares first name with character
- barefoot male
- pubic hair
- man child
- mumblecore
The Director of Old Joy
Directed by Kelly Reichardt.
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Director Kelly Reichardt
Old Joy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Old Joy 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 64% User score
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Old Joy Plot Summary
What happens in Old Joy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mark, a former hippie, has embraced a more settled life in Portland, Oregon, as he eagerly awaits the arrival of his child with his wife, Tania. However, an unexpected call from his longtime friend Kurt disrupts his routine. Kurt, who has maintained a carefree, hand-to-mouth lifestyle, invites Mark on a nostalgic camping trip to Bagby Hot Springs in the Cascades, a place full of shared memories. While Mark contemplates the adventure, Tania reacts with passive-aggressive disapproval. Though he offers to bring her along, she chooses to stay behind.
Full summary
The whole story of Old Joy, scene by scene
Old Joy Box Office
Old Joy grossed $301,440 worldwide. $255,923 came from the US and Canada and $45,124 (15%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$301.4K
- US & Canada
- $255.9K
- International
- $45.1K
Old Joy Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Patton Oswalt Introduces OLD JOY
How Well Do You Know Old Joy?
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 Mark expecting with his wife Tania?
Cars in Old Joy
14 cars on screen, including the 1988 Volvo 760 Turbo and the 1975 Ford Econoline.
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1988 Volvo 760 Turbo Main role -
1975 Ford Econoline Minor role -
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Background role -
1995 Ford Club Wagon Background role
Old Joy Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “No Country for Old Men - Non, ce pays n'est pas pour le vieil homme” and “Старикам здесь не место”.
- Also known as
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- No Country for Old Men - Non, ce pays n'est pas pour le vieil homme
- Старикам здесь не место
- 二百萬奪命奇案
- Non e' un paese per vecchi
- 노인을 위한 나라는 없다
- To nie jest kraj dla starych ludzi
- No es país para viejos
- Qocalara Yer Yoxdur
- Sin lugar para los débiles
- 老无所依
- Սա ծերերի տեղը չէ
- Старым тут не месца
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- Non è un paese per vecchi
- Menetetty maa
- Nem vénnek való vidék
- İhtiyarlara Yer Yok
- Este País Não É Para Velhos
- Старикам тут не место
- ארץ קשוחה
- Tahle země není pro starý
- Καμιά Πατρίδα για τους Μελλοθάνατους
- ノーカントリー
- Nu există țară pentru bătrâni
- Onde os Fracos Não Têm Vez
- Старим тут не місце
- 險路勿近
- Ni prostora za starce
- Няма място за старите кучета
- Kur sirmgalvjiem nav vietas
- Šioje šalyje nėra vietos senukams
- Táto krajina nie je pre starých
- Non, ce pays n'est pas pour le vieil homme
- 2百萬奪命奇案
- ล่าคนดุในเมืองเดือด
- Không Chốn Dung Thân
- لا بلد للعجائز
- Nema zemlje za starce, მოხუცების ადგილი აქ არ არის
- جایی برای پیرمردها نیست
- Ei ole maad vanadele meestele
- Нема земље за старце
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Old Joy FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Old Joy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Old Joy?
Old Joy runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was Old Joy released?
Old Joy was released on September 20, 2006.
Who directed Old Joy?
Old Joy was directed by Kelly Reichardt.
More films by Kelly Reichardt How much did Old Joy make at the box office?
Old Joy grossed $301,440 worldwide ($255,923 domestic, $45,124 international).
How is Old Joy rated?
Old Joy has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Old Joy have a post-credit scene?
No. Old Joy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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