Joe Somebody(2001)
Someone just picked on the wrong nobody.
Joe Somebody Synopsis
When underappreciated video specialist Joe Scheffer is brutally humiliated by office bully Mark McKinney in front of his daughter, Joe begins a quest for personal redemption. He proceeds by enduring a personal makeover and takes martial arts lessons from a B-action star. As news spreads of his rematch with Mark, Joe suddenly finds himself the center of attention, ascending the corporate ladder and growing in popularity.
Joe Somebody (2001) is a comedy, romance, family and drama film directed by John Pasquin, released on December 21, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Tim Allen, Julie Bowen, Kelly Lynch and Greg Germann. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 226 ratings.
- Director:
- John Pasquin
- Writers:
- John Scott Shepherd
- Producers:
- Kenneth Atchity, Matthew Gross, Anne Kopelson
- Cinematographer:
- Daryn Okada
- Composer:
- George S. Clinton
- Production:
- Atchity Entertainment International (AEI), Regency Enterprises, Fox 2000 Pictures, Epsilon Motion Pictures, Kopelson Entertainment
- Budget:
- $38,000,000
- Revenue:
- $24,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Joe Somebody (2001) Trailer
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Joe Somebody Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Allen
as Joe Scheffer
Julie Bowen
as Meg Harper
Kelly Lynch
as Callie Scheffer
Greg Germann
as Jeremy
Hayden Panettiere
as Natalie Scheffer
Patrick Warburton
as Mark McKinney
Jim Belushi
as Chuck Scarett
Ken Marino
as Rick Raglow
Wolfgang Bodison
as Cade Raymond
Cristi Conaway
as Abby Manheim
Robert Joy
as Pat Chilcutt
Tina Lifford
as Cassandra Taylor
Key crew
Directed by John Pasquin, written by John Scott Shepherd, produced by Kenneth Atchity, Matthew Gross and Anne Kopelson.
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Joe Somebody Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 226 ratings.
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Joe Somebody – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joe Somebody online?
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Joe Somebody (2001) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Joe Somebody?
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The main cast of Joe Somebody (2001) includes Tim Allen, Julie Bowen, Kelly Lynch, Greg Germann and Hayden Panettiere. The film was directed by John Pasquin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joe Somebody released?
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Joe Somebody was released on December 21, 2001 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Joe Somebody worth watching?
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Joe Somebody (2001) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 226 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Joe Somebody?
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