Joe
Seen it?2014 | 118 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The rough-hewn boss of a lumber crew courts trouble when he steps in to protect the youngest member of his team from an abusive father.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 75K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Gordon Green
- Nicolas CageJoe Ransom
- Tye SheridanGary
- Ronnie Gene BlevinsWillie
- Sue RockMerle
- Heather KafkaLacy
- Gary PoulterWade
- Adriene MishlerConnie
- Brenda Isaacs BoothMother Jones
- Aaron Spivey-SorrellsSammy
- Dana FreitagSue