Joe Somebody (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2001, Joe Somebody is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by John Pasquin, running about 99 minutes. “Someone just picked on the wrong nobody.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When underappreciated video specialist Joe Scheffer is brutally humiliated by office bully Mark McKinney in front of his daughter, Joe begins a quest for personal redemption. He proceeds by enduring a personal makeover and takes martial arts lessons from a B-action star. As news spreads of his rematch with Mark, Joe suddenly finds himself the center of attention, ascending the corporate ladder and growing in popularity.
Who’s in it. Joe Somebody stars Tim Allen as Joe Scheffer, Julie Bowen as Meg Harper, Kelly Lynch as Callie Scheffer and Greg Germann as Jeremy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Joe Somebody has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $24.5M 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 Somebody page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joe Somebody tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joe Somebody (2001)?
- In US, Joe Somebody 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 Somebody worth watching?
- Joe Somebody holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joe Somebody?
- Joe Somebody stars Tim Allen, Julie Bowen, Kelly Lynch, Greg Germann and Jim Belushi.
- When was Joe Somebody released?
- Joe Somebody was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.