My Friend Joe 1996
“Best friends find you when you least expect it.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Director
- Chris Bould
- Networks
- WDR, Promedia, Portman Entertainment Group
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is My Friend Joe?
Released in 1996, the family and drama film My Friend Joe has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes. During the course of one summer, a young Irish lad named Chris befriends an American boy named Joe.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 29, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland
- Studios
- WDR, Promedia, Portman Entertainment Group
- Genres
- Family, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~101 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- WDR, Promedia, Portman Entertainment Group
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Overview
Released in 1996, the family and drama film My Friend Joe has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes. During the course of one summer, a young Irish lad named Chris befriends an American boy named Joe. The two couldn't be more different, yet they become inseparable. Things turn horribly wrong however, when Chris discovers his new best friend isn't a he, but a she. The sadness only begins as Chris learns why Joe's gender must be kept a secret. The German release date for the movie is August 29, 1996. The film explores the friendship between the two children over the course of a single summer, detailing the complications that arise from the secret surrounding Joe's gender. The production combines elements of family and drama genres during its feature-length runtime. The narrative focuses primarily on the bond formed between the Irish boy and his American companion, and the eventual revelation that disrupts their relationship.
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“A gripping exploration of family and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is My Friend Joe worth watching?
My Friend Joe holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie My Friend Joe and when was it released?
My Friend Joe is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.
Who directed My Friend Joe?
My Friend Joe was directed by Chris Bould.
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