A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
1972, English. Directed by Peter Medak.
A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 May 1972
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Nichols
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What A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is based on
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is based on A Day in the Death of Joe Egg by Peter Nichols.
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
By Peter Nichols
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How long is A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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Which OTT platform is A Day in the Death of Joe Egg on?
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 May 1972. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?
If you liked A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, try It Runs in the Family, Hooking Up, SubUrbia.
Who directed A Day in the Death of Joe Egg?
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972) was directed by Peter Medak and stars Alan Bates, Janet Suzman, Peter Bowles.
What is A Day in the Death of Joe Egg based on?
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg is based on A Day in the Death of Joe Egg by Peter Nichols.