

Joel
2018, Spanish. Directed by Carlos Sorin.
Unable to have kids of their own, Cecilia and Diego get a call from the adoption agency they registered to, some time ago. The sudden arrival of Joel, a 9 year old with a very hard backstory, will change the course of their lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Joel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
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Details
- Released
- 10 May 2018
- Country
- Argentina
- Written by
- Carlos Sorin
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Joel: quick answers
Is Joel worth watching?
Joel doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Joel?
Joel runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Joel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Joel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Joel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Joel yet.
Which OTT platform is Joel on?
Joel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Joel?
If you liked Joel, try Ema, Like Dandelion Dust, What Maisie Knew.
Who directed Joel?
Joel (2018) was directed by Carlos Sorin and stars Victoria Almeida, Diego Gentile, Joel Noguera.