Joe Maddison's War
2010, English. Directed by Patrick Collerton.
Newcastle, 1939. Shipyard worker Joe feels emasculated and past his prime; too old to serve in the war, and he’s shocked when his wife leaves him for a younger naval officer. Needing a new challenge, Joe and his friend Harry reluctantly volunteer to join the Home Guard.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Joe Maddison's War is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Patrick CollertonDirector
- Kevin WhatelyJoe Maddison
- Robson GreenHarry Crawford
- Derek JacobiMr. Simpson
- Melanie HillSelina Rutherfird
- Sammy T. DobsonSheila Maddison
- James AthertonTommy Cowell
- Angela LonsdalePolly Maddison
- James BaxterAlan Maddison
- John WoodvineFather Connolly
- Trevor FoxEddie Turnbull
- Niek VersteegBilly Nicholson
- Jackie PhillipsLily Parkinson
Details
- Released
- 19 September 2010
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alan Plater
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Joe Maddison's War runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Joe Maddison's War is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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If you liked Joe Maddison's War, try The Scarlet and the Black, Uprising, The Kill Team.
Who directed Joe Maddison's War?
Joe Maddison's War (2010) was directed by Patrick Collerton and stars Kevin Whately, Robson Green, Derek Jacobi.