Joey (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1997, Joey is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Ian Barry, running about 96 minutes. “One cute kangaroo. One incredible adventure.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy is a boy who is trying to save a baby kangaroo called Joey when it is caught and taken to Sydney. Linda, the young daughter of the U.S. Ambassador is helping Billy in his task.
Who’s in it. Joey stars Rebecca Gibney as Penny McGregor, Jamie Croft as Billy McGregor, Alex McKenna as Linda Ross and Harold Hopkins as Kanga Catcher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Joey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joey (1997)?
- In US, Joey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joey worth watching?
- Joey holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joey?
- Joey stars Rebecca Gibney, Jamie Croft, Alex McKenna, Harold Hopkins and Tony Briggs.
- When was Joey released?
- Joey was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.