The People's Joker
“Come see how she got these (emotional) scars!”
Synopsis
An aspiring clown grappling with her gender identity combats a fascistic caped crusader.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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MUBI Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-13
Top Cast
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Vera Drew
Joker the Harlequin
Lynn Downey
Joker's Mom
Kane Distler
Mr. J
Nathan Faustyn
Penguin
David Liebe Hart
Ra's Al Ghul
Phil Braun
Batsy (voice)
Griffin Kramer
Young Joker
Christian Calloway
Doctor Crane
Trevor Drinkwater
Edward Nygma aka The Riddler
Ruin Carroll
Ivy (voice)
Tim Heidecker
Perry White (voice)
Denali Winter
Clark
Bambi Belle
Lois
Ember Knight
Mxy (voice)
Bob Odenkirk
Bob the Goon (voice)
Scott Aukerman
Mister Frieze (voice)
Alec Robbins
Mr. Boop
Sandy Honig
Mr. Boop’s Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 116 DaysFantastic Film Festival Australia
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 30, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 13, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vera Drew
- Screenplay & Story
- Bri LeRose, Vera Drew
- Original Score
- Quinn Scharber, Justin Krol, Danni Rowan
- Original Title
- The People's Joker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4K
- Production Studios
- Haunted Gay Ride Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vera Drew
Bri LeRose, Vera Drew
Quinn Scharber, Justin Krol, Danni Rowan
Nate Cornett
Vera Drew
Joey Lyons, Richie Doyle, Riccardo Maddalosso, Conor Hannon
Department Leadership Roster
Vera Drew
Editor
Nate Cornett
Director of Photography
Joey Lyons
Producer
Bri LeRose
Writer
Vera Drew
Writer
Courtney McIntosh
Production Design
Vera Drew
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The People's Joker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The People's Joker about?
An aspiring clown grappling with her gender identity combats a fascistic caped crusader.
Who directed The People's Joker?
The People's Joker was directed by Vera Drew.
Who stars in The People's Joker?
The principal cast of The People's Joker includes Vera Drew, Lynn Downey, Kane Distler, Nathan Faustyn, David Liebe Hart.
When was The People's Joker released and how long is it?
The People's Joker was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did The People's Joker make at the box office?
The People's Joker grossed $4K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The People's Joker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The People's Joker was composed by Quinn Scharber, Justin Krol, Danni Rowan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The People's Joker?
The People's Joker holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).