My Friend Joe(1996)
Best friends find you when you least expect it.
My Friend Joe Synopsis
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.
My Friend Joe (1996) is a family and drama film directed by Chris Bould, released on August 29, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Schuyler Fisk, John Cleere, Stephen McHattie and Stanley Townsend. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Bould
- Writers:
- David Howard
- Producers:
- Frank Döhmann
- Composer:
- Ronan Hardiman
- Production:
- WDR, Promedia, Portman Entertainment Group
- Status:
- Released
My Friend Joe (1996) Trailer
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My Friend Joe Cast & Crew
Main cast
Schuyler Fisk
as Joe / Joanne
- John Cleere
John Cleere
as Chris Doyle
Stephen McHattie
as Curt
Stanley Townsend
as Mr. Doyle
Pauline McLynn
as Ms. Doyle
- Eoin Hughes
Eoin Hughes
as Boyler
- Mark Hannigan
Mark Hannigan
as Conor
- Stuart Dannell Foran
Stuart Dannell Foran
as Noel
Joel Grey
as Simon
- Katie Carroll
Katie Carroll
as Suzie
Katy Davis
as Aideen
- Didier Pasquette
Didier Pasquette
as Nicolai
Key crew
Directed by Chris Bould, written by David Howard, produced by Frank Döhmann.
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My Friend Joe Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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My Friend Joe – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Friend Joe online?
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My Friend Joe (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Friend Joe?
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The main cast of My Friend Joe (1996) includes Schuyler Fisk, John Cleere, Stephen McHattie, Stanley Townsend and Pauline McLynn. The film was directed by Chris Bould. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Friend Joe released?
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My Friend Joe was released on August 29, 1996 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is My Friend Joe worth watching?
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My Friend Joe (1996) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Friend Joe?
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Yes. The official My Friend Joe trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.