My Friend Joe
1996, English. Directed by Chris Bould.
Best friends find you when you least expect it.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 29 August 1996
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland
- Written by
- David Howard
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What My Friend Joe is based on
My Friend Joe is based on Johnny, My Friend by Peter Pohl.
Johnny, My Friend
By Peter Pohl
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My Friend Joe runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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My Friend Joe is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Friend Joe?
If you liked My Friend Joe, try I Believe, Flicka, The Greening of Whitney Brown.
Who directed My Friend Joe?
My Friend Joe (1996) was directed by Chris Bould and stars Schuyler Fisk, John Cleere, Stephen McHattie.
What is My Friend Joe based on?
My Friend Joe is based on Johnny, My Friend by Peter Pohl.