Joe the King (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1999, Joe the King is a drama and crime film directed by Frank Whaley, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A destitute 14-year-old struggles to keep his life together despite harsh abuse at his mother's hands, harsher abuse at his father's, and a growing separation from his slightly older brother.
Who’s in it. Joe the King stars Noah Fleiss as Joe Henry, Karen Young as Theresa Henry, Val Kilmer as Bob Henry and Ethan Hawke as Len Coles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Joe the King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Joe the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joe the King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joe the King (1999)?
- In US, Joe the King is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, 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 Joe the King worth watching?
- Joe the King holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joe the King?
- Joe the King stars Noah Fleiss, Karen Young, Val Kilmer, Ethan Hawke and Max Ligosh.
- When was Joe the King released?
- Joe the King was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.