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Where to Watch Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) in the US
- 1990
- PG
- 1h 42m
- 5.9IMDb
- 65%Rotten Tomatoes
- 45Metascore
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What it's about
Joe versus the Volcano is a fable which opens with somewhat surrealistic scenes of the dehumanization of Joe Bank's job and work environment (at a company whose product rather literally screws people) with imagery that seems to have been inspired by the classic film Metropolis. Joe is diagnosed with an incurable disease, quits his dehumanizing job, and accepts an offer to briefly "live like a king, die like a man" - but to fulfill his agreement he must willingly jump into a live volcano on the island of Waponi Woo in order to appease the volcano god. En route to the island, Joe meets a series of interesting characters in NYC and LA, then boards a yacht, captained by Patricia Graynamore. During the voyage Joe and Patricia survive disaster, fall in love, and finally arrive at the island where they face their destiny.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Patrick Shanley
- Writer
- John Patrick Shanley
- Starring
- Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges
Details
- Release date
- Mar 9, 1990
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $39,404,261
- Awards
- 1 nomination total
Where to Watch Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Joe Versus the Volcano in the United States?
- Joe Versus the Volcano is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Howdy (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on The Roku Channel (HD) and Tubi TV. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Joe Versus the Volcano or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Howdy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Joe Versus the Volcano for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on The Roku Channel (HD) and Tubi TV.
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