Little Joe (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2019, Little Joe is a drama and science fiction film directed by Jessica Hausner, running about 106 minutes. “Happiness is a business” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Little Joe stars Emily Beecham as Alice, Ben Whishaw as Chris, Kerry Fox as Bella and Kit Connor as Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Little Joe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel and 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 Little Joe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Joe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Joe (2019)?
- In US, Little Joe is available to stream on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, and 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 Little Joe worth watching?
- Little Joe holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Joe?
- Little Joe stars Emily Beecham, Ben Whishaw, Kerry Fox, Kit Connor and David Wilmot.
- When was Little Joe released?
- Little Joe was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.