Joe Versus the Volcano (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, Joe Versus the Volcano is a comedy and romance film directed by John Patrick Shanley, running about 102 minutes. “An average Joe. An adventurous comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to ask his co-worker out on a date, and is then hired to jump into a volcano by a mysterious visitor.
Who’s in it. Joe Versus the Volcano stars Tom Hanks as Joe Banks, Meg Ryan as DeDe / Angelica / Patricia Graynamore, Lloyd Bridges as Samuel Harvey Graynamore and Dan Hedaya as Frank Waturi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Joe Versus the Volcano has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $39.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Versus the Volcano page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joe Versus the Volcano tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)?
- In US, Joe Versus the Volcano is available to 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 Versus the Volcano worth watching?
- Joe Versus the Volcano holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joe Versus the Volcano?
- Joe Versus the Volcano stars Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Dan Hedaya and Ossie Davis.