Joe

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Joe

R

2014

1h 57m

Drama

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The rough-hewn boss (Nicolas Cage) of a lumber crew courts trouble when he steps in to protect the youngest member (Tye Sheridan) of his team from an abusive father.

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Critics Consensus

Rich in atmosphere and anchored by a powerful performance from Nicolas Cage, Joe is a satisfying return to form for its star -- as well as director David Gordon Green.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

Jun 18, 2016

The way director David Gordon Green uses Cage, and the way the actor modulates the performance, seems a quiet commentary on who he's become onscreen, and how to draw upon it.

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Jul 27, 2014

3/5

Generally as raw as the steaks that Cage manfully cuts from the carcass of an impaled deer, the high whiff of which seeps through every frame of the film.

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Ryan Gilbey

Sight & Sound

Jul 25, 2014

There is a pleasing synchronicity between Joe's attempts to stem his temper and the effort made by Cage to keep his own actorly excesses in check.

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Matt Oakes

Silver Screen Riot

Oct 15, 2026

B-

Even though 'Joe' is grim enough to give you a black eye, it's worth a watch for the performances alone and the many potent themes of economic depression and father-son relationships give it an extra kick to boot.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 22, 2022

4/5

It is southern gothic to the core with an emphasis on the unpleasant and disturbing. It’s not a movie for the faint of heart. But it is an exciting return of sorts for Nicholas Cage...

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Aug 15, 2022

3/4

The film's unforgiving, often grating portrayal of Southern waste is redeemed by thoughtful performances from Nicolas Cage and his younger costar Tye Sheridan.

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SOFIA S

@RT29300787 Jul 23, 2026

Using dogs fighting for no reason on a shitty movie...🤮🤮🤮 Promoting dog fighting and eventually dog killing....

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Madam D

@Madam1948 Feb 14, 2026

Excellent acting all around. The plot didn't explain why Joe is so depressed.

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Dec 4, 2025

The atmosphere was depressing. but I'm glad I watched it. It's not well known at all, which makes it a hidden gem. Dude, I watched this, and the Stanford Prison Experiment on the same day!

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Jen H.

@Nifer01 Nov 7, 2025

Great acting from Cage and his youthful co-star. Enjoyed the storyline.

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Jerrod G

@Jag1337 Oct 8, 2025

Quite the good movie on Cage's part

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Carlos C

@carloscazador Oct 5, 2025

Under rated … don’t have the words to describe how realistic a portrayal of real life in a certain rural part of America … sad, but uplifting …

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Synopsis

The rough-hewn boss (Nicolas Cage) of a lumber crew courts trouble when he steps in to protect the youngest member (Tye Sheridan) of his team from an abusive father.

Director: David Gordon Green
Producer: Lisa Muskat, David Gordon Green, Christopher Woodrow, Derrick Tseng
Screenwriter: Gary Hawkins
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Worldview Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Disturbing Material|Some Strong Sexual Content|Violence)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 11, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $371.9K
Runtime: 1h 57m

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