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Joe the King
Directed by
Frank Whaley
R
1999
1h 36m
Drama
,
Crime
6.7
68%
72%
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A disadvantaged, abused, neglected, exploited but basically decent kid slips into criminality while trying to cope with his harsh, inescapable reality.
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Cast of Joe the King
Noah Fleiss
Joe Henry
Peter Anthony Tambakis
Young Joe
Val Kilmer
Bob Henry
Karen Young
Theresa Henry
Ethan Hawke
Len Coles
Max Ligosh
Mike Henry
Camryn Manheim
Mrs. Basil
Austin Pendleton
Winston
John Leguizamo
Jorge
Louis Zorich
Judge
Amy Wright
Mary
James Costa
Ray
Kate Mara
Allyson
Jenny Robertson
Waitress
Richard Bright
Roy
Raymond De Felitta
Mr. Brazer
Robert Whaley
Jerry
Marley Otto
Dawn
Travis J. Feretic
Rory
Rachel Miner
Patty
Jack McNamara
Mr. Dawson
Christopher Wynkoop
Mr. Margolis
Reggie Montgomery
Andy
Caitlin Clarke
Pat
Raynor Scheine
Doctor
Danny Wiseman
Ticket Taker
Guy Griffis
Old Man
P.J. Pesce
Detention Security
Joel Plue
Boy in Classroom
Frank Whaley
Angry Man Bob Owes / Director / Writer
Jennifer Dewis
Producer
Lindsay Marx
Producer
Robin O'Hara
Producer
Scott Macaulay
Producer
Kathy DeMarco
Producer
Joe the King Ratings & Reviews
Mister Arn
May 14, 2025
"Joe the King" is well-made with strong performances by all the actors. It felt very realistic and left me uncomfortably sad.
Out Magazine
Michele James
Perhaps the most hopeful note in this despondent yet beautifully poignant tale is that Whaley emerged to tell it.
Common Sense Media
Brian Costello
Coming-of-age movie with mature themes, lots of profanity.
Cinema Crazed
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Even with warts and all, "Joe the King" is a very worthwhile drama.
Fantastica Daily
Chuck O'Leary
An uncompromising but wonderful film that reinforces the saying 'Never judge a person until you've walked in their shoes.'
TheMovieReport.com
Michael Dequina
A very tough, very real film, anchored by the memorable work of the two leads.
Moviehole
Caffeinated Clint
An excellent piece of entertainment. The cast is undeniably brilliant.
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert
The film is so steeped in resentment that it's not able to pull back and let us see the boy behind the shield of his misery.
Film Journal International
Ethan Alter
Unfortunately, Whaley opts to take the sentimental route, providing easy, crowd-pleasing answers to the serious questions he raises.
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