Joe Dirt (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2001, Joe Dirt is a comedy, drama, adventure and mystery film directed by Dennie Gordon, running about 91 minutes. “He Came. He Cleaned. He Conquered.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Joe Dirt is a janitor with a mullet hairdo, acid-washed jeans and a dream to find the parents that he lost at the Grand Canyon when he was a belligerent, trailer park-raised eight-year-old. Now, blasting Van Halen in his jacked-up economy car, the irrepressibly optimistic Joe hits the road alone in search of his folks.
Who’s in it. Joe Dirt stars David Spade as Joe Dirt, Brittany Daniel as Brandy, Dennis Miller as Zander Kelly and Adam Beach as Kicking Wing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Joe Dirt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Joe Dirt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joe Dirt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joe Dirt (2001)?
- In US, Joe Dirt is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Joe Dirt worth watching?
- Joe Dirt holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joe Dirt?
- Joe Dirt stars David Spade, Brittany Daniel, Dennis Miller, Adam Beach and Jaime Pressly.
- When was Joe Dirt released?
- Joe Dirt was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.