My Name Is Joe (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1998, My Name Is Joe is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Ken Loach, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in the one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.
Who’s in it. My Name Is Joe stars Peter Mullan as Joe, Louise Goodall as Sarah, David McKay as Liam and Gary Lewis as Shanks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, My Name Is Joe has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Name Is Joe page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Name Is Joe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Name Is Joe (1998)?
- In US, My Name Is Joe is available to stream on Brew and Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Name Is Joe worth watching?
- My Name Is Joe holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Name Is Joe?
- My Name Is Joe stars Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, David McKay, Gary Lewis and David Hayman.
- When was My Name Is Joe released?
- My Name Is Joe was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.