Uncle Joe Shannon (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Uncle Joe Shannon is a drama film directed by Joseph C. Hanwright, running about 108 minutes. “Tough luck and no luck. The two luckiest guys in the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A trumpet player, self-destructive after the death of his wife and child in a fire, befriends a crippled youngster and together they battle obstacles through each other's encouragement.
Who’s in it. Uncle Joe Shannon stars Burt Young as Joe Shannon, Bobby Cassidy as Miguel, Doug McKeon as Robbie and Jason Bernard as Goose, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Uncle Joe Shannon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Uncle Joe Shannon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Uncle Joe Shannon (1978)?
- In US, Uncle Joe Shannon is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Uncle Joe Shannon?
- Uncle Joe Shannon stars Burt Young, Bobby Cassidy, Doug McKeon, Jason Bernard and Madge Sinclair.
- When was Uncle Joe Shannon released?
- Uncle Joe Shannon was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.