Killer Joe (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2011, Killer Joe is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by William Friedkin, running about 102 minutes. “A Totally Deep-Fried Texas Redneck Trailer Park Murder Story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cop who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer in exchange for a tumble with the young man's virginal sister.
Who’s in it. Killer Joe stars Matthew McConaughey as Det. Joe 'Killer Joe' Cooper, Emile Hirsch as Chris Smith, Thomas Haden Church as Ansel Smith and Gina Gershon as Sharla Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Killer Joe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Killer Joe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killer Joe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killer Joe (2011)?
- In US, Killer Joe is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Killer Joe worth watching?
- Killer Joe holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killer Joe?
- Killer Joe stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Thomas Haden Church, Gina Gershon and Juno Temple.
- When was Killer Joe released?
- Killer Joe was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.