FeatureDrama

Joe (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2014, Joe is a drama film directed by David Gordon Green, running about 118 minutes. “One man's past. One boy's future.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Joe stars Nicolas Cage as Joe Ransom, Tye Sheridan as Gary, Ronnie Gene Blevins as Willie and Sue Rock as Merle, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Joe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Joe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Joe (2014)?
In US, Joe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Joe worth watching?
Joe holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Joe?
Joe stars Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Sue Rock and Heather Kafka.
When was Joe released?
Joe was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.