A Guy Named Joe (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, A Guy Named Joe is a fantasy, drama, war and romance film directed by Victor Fleming, running about 120 minutes. “A guy—a gal—a pal—it’s swell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cocky Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he is sent back to Earth by heavenly General with a new assignment.
Who’s in it. A Guy Named Joe stars Spencer Tracy as Pete Sandidge, Irene Dunne as Dorinda Durston, Van Johnson as Ted Randall and Ward Bond as Al Yackey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Guy Named Joe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and 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 A Guy Named Joe page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Guy Named Joe tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Guy Named Joe (1943)?
- In US, A Guy Named Joe is available to stream on Philo, and 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 A Guy Named Joe worth watching?
- A Guy Named Joe holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Guy Named Joe?
- A Guy Named Joe stars Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, Van Johnson, Ward Bond and James Gleason.
- When was A Guy Named Joe released?
- A Guy Named Joe was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.