Jo's Boy (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, Jo's Boy is a comedy and drama film directed by Philippe Guillard, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Grandson of a legendary rugby player, son of a legendary rugby player, and he himself a legendary rugby player, Jo Canavero raises his only son, Tom, in a small village in the Tarn region. To the great displeasure of Jo, thirteen-year-old Tom is as good at math as he is useless on the rugby field. For a Canavero, the legend can't stop there, even if it means setting up a rugby team specifically for Tom, despite the wishes of the whole village and of Tom himself.
Who’s in it. Jo's Boy stars Gérard Lanvin as Jo Canavaro, Olivier Marchal as Robert Cahuzac, aka 'le Chinois', Vincent Moscato as Jean-Paul, aka 'Pompon' and Jérémie Duvall as Tom Canavaro, Jo's boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Jo's Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Jo's Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jo's Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jo's Boy (2010)?
- In US, Jo's Boy 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 Jo's Boy worth watching?
- Jo's Boy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jo's Boy?
- Jo's Boy stars Gérard Lanvin, Olivier Marchal, Vincent Moscato, Jérémie Duvall and Karina Lombard.
- When was Jo's Boy released?
- Jo's Boy was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.