Stay Away, Joe (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1968, Stay Away, Joe is an action, comedy, drama and romance film directed by Peter Tewksbury, running about 102 minutes. “Elvis is kissin' cousins again- and also friends, friends of friends, and even some perfect strangers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe Lightcloud persuades his Congressman to give him 20 heifers and a prize bull so he and his father, Charlie, can prove that the Navajos can successfully raise cattle on the reservation. If their experiment is successful, then the government will help all the Navajo people. But Joe's friend, Bronc Hoverty, accidentally barbecues the prize bull, while Joe sells the heifers to buy plumbing and other home improvements for his stepmother.
Who’s in it. Stay Away, Joe stars Elvis Presley as Joe Lightcloud, Burgess Meredith as Charlie Lightcloud, Joan Blondell as Glenda Callahan and Katy Jurado as Annie Lightcloud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Stay Away, Joe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Stay Away, Joe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stay Away, Joe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stay Away, Joe (1968)?
- In US, Stay Away, Joe is available to 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 Stay Away, Joe worth watching?
- Stay Away, Joe holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stay Away, Joe?
- Stay Away, Joe stars Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith, Joan Blondell, Katy Jurado and Thomas Gomez.
- When was Stay Away, Joe released?
- Stay Away, Joe was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.