Joe Maddison's War (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2010, Joe Maddison's War is a drama and war film directed by Patrick Collerton, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Newcastle, 1939. Shipyard worker Joe feels emasculated and past his prime; too old to serve in the war, and he’s shocked when his wife leaves him for a younger naval officer. Needing a new challenge, Joe and his friend Harry reluctantly volunteer to join the Home Guard.
Who’s in it. Joe Maddison's War stars Kevin Whately as Joe Maddison, Robson Green as Harry Crawford, Derek Jacobi as Mr. Simpson and Melanie Hill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Joe Maddison's War has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joe Maddison's War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joe Maddison's War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joe Maddison's War (2010)?
- In US, Joe Maddison's War is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joe Maddison's War worth watching?
- Joe Maddison's War holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Joe Maddison's War?
- Joe Maddison's War stars Kevin Whately, Robson Green, Derek Jacobi, Melanie Hill and Sammy T. Dobson.
- When was Joe Maddison's War released?
- Joe Maddison's War was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.