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Joe the King

R1h 36m1999Frank Whaley
IMDb: 6.7/10Rotten: 68%Metacritic: 64/100
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"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.

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Child Abuse1970sClassroomAbusive FatherDinerAlcoholismComing Of AgeMoneySpankingDebt

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What is Joe the King (1999) about?

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.

Who stars in Joe the King?

Joe the King stars Noah Fleiss (Joe Henry), Karen Young (Theresa Henry), Camryn Manheim (Mrs. Basil), Austin Pendleton (Winston), Val Kilmer (Bob Henry). The film was directed by Frank Whaley.

How long is Joe the King?

Joe the King has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is Joe the King worth watching?

Joe the King holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 68. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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