Joe Versus the Volcano 1990
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SplatHypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to ask his co-worker out on a date, and is then hired to jump into a volcano by a mysterious visitor.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Joe Banks
as DeDe / Angelica / Patricia Graynamore
as Samuel Harvey Graynamore
as Frank Waturi
as Marshall
as Luggage Salesman
as Dr. Ellison
as Dagmar
as Waitress
as Chief of the Waponis
Director:
Writer:
John Patrick Shanley
Stars:
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Dan Hedaya, Ossie Davis, Barry McGovern, Robert Stack, Amanda Plummer, Lala Sloatman, Abe Vigoda,
Genres:
Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
1990 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
102 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Joe Versus the Volcano
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Joe Banks
as DeDe / Angelica / Patricia Graynamore
as Samuel Harvey Graynamore
as Frank Waturi
as Marshall
as Luggage Salesman
as Dr. Ellison
as Dagmar
as Waitress
as Chief of the Waponis
as Hairdresser
as Waponi
as Nurse
as Mike
as Tony
as Fred - Guard
as Italian Tailor
as Underwear Salesman
as Bellman
as Ralph
as Emo - Waponi Lookout
as Baw - The Waponi Advance Man
as Spanish Singer
as Spanish Singer
as Spanish Singer
as Clerk
as Saleswoman
as Statue of Liberty
as Salesman - Hammacher Schlemmer
as God Woo
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