Joe
“One man's past. One boy's future.”
Synopsis
The rough-hewn boss of a lumber crew courts trouble when he steps in to protect the youngest member of his team from an abusive father.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-14
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
Joe Ransom
Tye Sheridan
Gary
Ronnie Gene Blevins
Willie
Sue Rock
Merle
Heather Kafka
Lacy
Gary Poulter
Wade
Adriene Mishler
Connie
Brenda Isaacs Booth
Mother Jones
Aaron Spivey-Sorrells
Sammy
Dana Freitag
Sue
Anna Niemtschk
Dorothy
Erin Elizabeth Reed
Cathy
Jon Bonzor
Deputy
Jonny Mars
Young Deputy
Elbert Hill Jr.
Wino
Lazaro Solares
Henry
Lico Reyes
Blind George
Lynette Walden
Charlotte
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysDubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 11, 2014
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 22, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.61x
-$1.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Gordon Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Hawkins
- Original Score
- Jeff McIlwain
- Original Title
- Joe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Rough House Pictures, Worldview Entertainment, Dreambridge Films, Muskat Filmed Properties, Lionsgate
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Gordon Green
Gary Hawkins, Larry Brown
Jeff McIlwain
Tim Orr
Colin Patton
David Gordon Green, Lisa Muskat, Derrick Tseng, Christopher Woodrow, Maria Cestone
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Hawkins
Screenplay
David Gordon Green
Director
David Gordon Green
Producer
Lisa Muskat
Producer
Chris L. Spellman
Production Design
Derrick Tseng
Producer
Tim Orr
Director of Photography
Christopher Woodrow
Producer
Jeff McIlwain
Original Music Composer
Colin Patton
Editor
Karen Malecki
Costume Design
Justin Paul Warren
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeff Schwan
Stunt Coordinator
Jill Newell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joe about?
The rough-hewn boss of a lumber crew courts trouble when he steps in to protect the youngest member of his team from an abusive father.
Who directed Joe?
Joe was directed by David Gordon Green.
Who stars in Joe?
The principal cast of Joe includes Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Sue Rock, Heather Kafka.
When was Joe released and how long is it?
Joe was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Joe?
Joe had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $2.4M at the worldwide box office (0.61 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Joe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joe was composed by Jeff McIlwain.
Is Joe based on a book or true story?
Joe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Larry Brown".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe?
Joe holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).