Joe

Joe

2013 · 118 min · EN · R · 6.5 (859 votes)
Dir. David Gordon Green · Starring Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Sue Rock, Heather Kafka, Gary Poulter · Music Jeff McIlwain

One man's past. One boy's future.

Drama

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

VIBE

A raw, unflinching descent into the harsh realities of rural life, steeped in a palpable sense of dread and moral decay. It's a character-driven slow-burn, where every interaction feels charged with unspoken tension and the weight of difficult choices. Expect a bleak, yet powerfully acted, experience.

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