Joni (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1979, Joni is a drama film directed by James F. Collier, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Joni Eareckson's autobiography. She becomes paralyzed after breaking her neck in a swimming accident at age 17. Trying to cope with her new life, she learns to paint using her mouth.
Who’s in it. Joni stars Joni Eareckson Tada as Joni, Bert Remsen as John Eareckson, Katherine De Hetre as Jay Eareckson and Cooper Huckabee as Dick Filbert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Joni has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joni page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joni tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joni (1979)?
- In US, Joni is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joni worth watching?
- Joni holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joni?
- Joni stars Joni Eareckson Tada, Bert Remsen, Katherine De Hetre, Cooper Huckabee and John Milford.
- When was Joni released?
- Joni was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.