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Joe / Lionsgate presents in association with Worldview Entertainment and Dreambridge Films ; directed by David Gordon Green ; screenplay by Gary Hawkins ; producers, David Gordon Green [and three others]. - 1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Based on the novel by Larry Brown. Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Special features: The making of "Joe"; The long gravel drive: the origins of "Joe"; deleted scenes; audio commentary. Title from container.

Director, David Gordon Green. Director, David Gordon Green.

Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan.

A hard-living ex-con is the unlikeliest of role models, but when he meets a troubled fifteen-year-old homeless boy in need of help from a violent and destitute father, Joe is faced with the heartbreaking choice of redemption or ruin.

Rating: R; for violence, disturbing material, language and some strong sexual content.


DVD, widescreen; 5.1 Dolby Digital.


English dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Standard No.: 031398196747

Publisher. No.: 45433 Lionsgate

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Abusive men--Drama.
Dysfunctional families--Drama.
Ex-convicts--Drama.
Fathers and sons--Drama.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.