Little Joe
“Happiness is a business”
Synopsis
Alice, a single mother who is more dedicated to her work as a genetic engineer than to her teenage son Joe, develops a new variety of flower that is supposed to have the ability to make its owner happy thanks to its special chemical properties.
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Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-06
Top Cast
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Emily Beecham
Alice
Ben Whishaw
Chris
Kerry Fox
Bella
Kit Connor
Joe
David Wilmot
Karl
Phénix Brossard
Ric
Sebastian Hülk
Ivan
Lindsay Duncan
Psychotherapist
Jessie Mae Alonzo
Selma
Andrew Rajan
Jasper
Marie Noel Ntwa Ydjumbwiths
Colleague #3
Goran Kostić
Mr. Simic
Yana Yanezic
Mrs. Simic
Leanne Best
Mother
Phoebe Austen
Girl
Janine Duvitski
Lady
Neil Menage
Buyer #1
Karik Samuel
Buyer #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gent International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jessica Hausner
- Screenplay & Story
- Géraldine Bajard, Jessica Hausner
- Original Title
- Little Joe
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- The Bureau, Essential Filmproduktion, ORF, BBC Film, BR, ARTE, Coop99 Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jessica Hausner
Géraldine Bajard, Jessica Hausner
Martin Gschlacht
Karina Ressler
Jessica Hausner, Bruno Wagner, Martin Gschlacht, Bertrand Faivre, Philippe Bober
Department Leadership Roster
Jessica Hausner
Director
Géraldine Bajard
Screenplay
Karina Ressler
Editor
Jessica Hausner
Producer
Bruno Wagner
Producer
Martin Gschlacht
Producer
Katharina Wöppermann
Production Design
Martin Gschlacht
Director of Photography
Jessica Hausner
Screenplay
Bertrand Faivre
Producer
Philippe Bober
Producer
Gerardine O'Flynn
Producer
Elaine Ford
Stunt Coordinator
Markus Kircher
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tanja Hausner
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Joe
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What is Little Joe about?
Alice, a single mother who is more dedicated to her work as a genetic engineer than to her teenage son Joe, develops a new variety of flower that is supposed to have the ability to make its owner happy thanks to its special chemical properties.
Who directed Little Joe?
Little Joe was directed by Jessica Hausner.
Who stars in Little Joe?
The principal cast of Little Joe includes Emily Beecham, Ben Whishaw, Kerry Fox, Kit Connor, David Wilmot.
When was Little Joe released and how long is it?
Little Joe was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Joe?
Little Joe holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).