Joe the King
1999, English. Directed by Frank Whaley.
The road to disaster is paved with many small mistakes.
A destitute 14-year-old struggles to keep his life together despite harsh abuse at his mother's hands, harsher abuse at his father's, and a growing separation from his slightly older brother.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 22 January 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Whaley
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Joe the King: quick answers
Is Joe the King worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Joe the King?
Joe the King runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Joe the King have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Joe the King on?
Joe the King isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Joe the King?
If you liked Joe the King, try Sleepers, Boy A, A Thousand and One.
Who directed Joe the King?
Joe the King (1999) was directed by Frank Whaley and stars Noah Fleiss, Karen Young, Camryn Manheim.