A Guy Named Joe
Seen it?1944 | 120 min | Drama, Romance, War, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
A mixed bag with no real highs. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, fantasy fans and history buffs. If you loved Wings or Operation Mincemeat, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly General with a new assignment.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$5 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Victor Fleming
- Spencer TracyPete Sandidge
- Irene DunneDorinda Durston
- Van JohnsonTed Randall
- Ward BondAl Yackey
- James Gleason“Nails” Kilpatrick
- Lionel BarrymoreThe General
- Barry NelsonDick Rumney
- Esther WilliamsEllen Bright
- Henry O'NeillCol. Sykes
- Don DeForeJames J. Rourke