Finding Joe (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2011, Finding Joe is a documentary film directed by Patrick Takaya Solomon, running about 80 minutes. “"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us." —Joseph Campbell” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Finding Joe is an exploration of the studies of mythologist Joseph Campbell, and of their continuing influence on our culture. Through interviews with visionaries from a variety of fields—interwoven with enactments of classic tales by a sweet and motley group of kids—the film navigates the stages of what Campbell dubbed "the hero’s journey": the challenges, the fears, the dragons, the battles, and the return home as a changed person.
Who’s in it. Finding Joe stars Tony Hawk as Himself, Catherine Hardwicke as Herself, Rashida Jones as Herself and Deepak Chopra as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Finding Joe sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Food Matters Amazon Channel and Gaia Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Finding Joe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Finding Joe tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finding Joe (2011)?
- In US, Finding Joe is available to stream on YouTube TV, Food Matters Amazon Channel and Gaia Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Finding Joe worth watching?
- Finding Joe holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Finding Joe?
- Finding Joe stars Tony Hawk, Catherine Hardwicke, Rashida Jones, Deepak Chopra and Mick Fleetwood.
- When was Finding Joe released?
- Finding Joe was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.