The Last Rites of Joe May (2011): Ratings & Plot
The Last Rites of Joe May is a 2011 drama directed by Joe Maggio. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. Critics gave it 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Joe Maggio
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Tribeca Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Last Rites of Joe May About?
The premise of The Last Rites of Joe May without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In Chicago, a man named Joe May grapples with failing health and a sense of lost purpose. His life takes an unexpected turn when a young mother and her daughter offer him shelter. As Joe gets to know them, he finds an opportunity for redemption, offering support and guidance to this struggling family. Through this unlikely connection, Joe discovers a renewed sense of meaning and finds a chance to make a lasting impact on their lives.
The Last Rites of Joe May Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- hustler
- father figure
- pneumonia
- father son relationship
- domestic violence
- name in title
- character name in title
The Director of The Last Rites of Joe May
Directed by Joe Maggio.
- Director Joe Maggio
The Last Rites of Joe May Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Last Rites of Joe May 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 72% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 57% User score
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The Last Rites of Joe May Plot Summary
What happens in The Last Rites of Joe May from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the bus grinds to a stop in his Chicago neighborhood, Joe May (no) steps into a world that seems to have moved on in his absence. The pneumonia-induced stay in the hospital has taken its toll, and as he walks into the local tavern, the bartender’s shocked exclamation—“I thought you were dead”—strikes a painful chord, highlighting just how long he’s been gone. Meanwhile, Joe’s former landlord has lost hope and rented out his apartment to a single mother named Jenny and her young daughter, Angelina.
Full summary
The whole story of The Last Rites of Joe May, scene by scene
The Last Rites of Joe May Trailers & Videos
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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 city is Joe May returning to after his absence?
The Last Rites of Joe May Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Ostatnie namaszczenie Joego Maya” and “Joe May utolsó dobása”.
- Also known as
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- Ostatnie namaszczenie Joego Maya
- Joe May utolsó dobása
- 라스트 미션
- Изкуплението на Джо Мей
- 乔最后的仪式
- Το Τελευταίο Κόλπο
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The Last Rites of Joe May FAQ: Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Last Rites of Joe May, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last Rites of Joe May?
The Last Rites of Joe May runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Last Rites of Joe May released?
The Last Rites of Joe May was released on November 4, 2011.
Who directed The Last Rites of Joe May?
The Last Rites of Joe May was directed by Joe Maggio.
More films by Joe Maggio How is The Last Rites of Joe May rated?
The Last Rites of Joe May has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does The Last Rites of Joe May have a post-credit scene?
No. The Last Rites of Joe May has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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