Joey
“One cute kangaroo. One incredible adventure.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Rebecca Gibney
Penny McGregor
Jamie Croft
Billy McGregor
Alex McKenna
Linda Ross
Harold Hopkins
Kanga Catcher
Tony Briggs
Mick
Ruth Cracknell
Sylvia Vanderberg
Ed Begley Jr.
Ambassador Ted Ross
Martin Jacobs
Constable Walker
Danny Adcock
ASIO Detective
Andrew Booth
Officer Wines
George Kapiniaris
Spiros
Grant Piro
John O'Bannon
Paul Denny
Davo
Peter Kowitz
Senator
Richard Moir
School Teacher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Barry
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Beattie
- Original Score
- Roger Mason
- Original Title
- Joey
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Pratt Film Productions, Pacific Film and Television Commission, Village Roadshow
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Barry
Stuart Beattie, Maxwell Grant
Roger Mason
David Burr
Lee Smith
Michael Lake
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Barry
Director
Mitch Deans
Stunt Coordinator
Roger Mason
Original Music Composer
Stuart Beattie
Screenplay
Marion Boyce
Costume Design
Michael Lake
Producer
Peta Lawson
Production Design
David Burr
Director of Photography
Lee Smith
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joey 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 directed Joey?
Joey was directed by Ian Barry.
Who stars in Joey?
The principal cast of Joey includes Rebecca Gibney, Jamie Croft, Alex McKenna, Harold Hopkins, Tony Briggs.
When was Joey released and how long is it?
Joey was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Joey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joey was composed by Roger Mason.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joey?
Joey holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).