Joe (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1970, Joe is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 107 minutes. “Keep America Beautiful” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ad executive Bill Compton confronts and murders his daughter's drug-dealing boyfriend. Wandering into a local bar, Bill encounters a drunken, bigoted factory worker with a bloodlust, Joe Curran. When Bill confesses the murder to Joe, the two strike up an uneasy alliance, leading to a wild adventure.
Who’s in it. Joe stars Peter Boyle as Joe Curran, Dennis Patrick as Bill Compton, Susan Sarandon as Melissa Compton and Patrick McDermott as Frank Russo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Joe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joe tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joe (1970)?
- In US, Joe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joe worth watching?
- Joe holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joe?
- Joe stars Peter Boyle, Dennis Patrick, Susan Sarandon, Patrick McDermott and K Callan.
- When was Joe released?
- Joe was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.